Listed below are just a few of the kite spots where ukiteboard instructors teach lessons.
You’ll see most of these are on Lake Simcoe but we’ll go wherever the wind blows… check this page when planning your day!
Lagoon City | 9th Concession | Holmes Point Park | Innisfil Secret Spot | Keswick – Cooks Bay Park | North Oliphant | South Oliphant | Cherry Beach
Lagoon City
Address: 99-101 Lake Ave, Brechin, ON L0K 1B0
Description: This is ukiteboard’s favourite teaching spot!
It’s an ideal spot because it’s shallow and has a sandy bottom for a long way out. Launching can be a bit tricky unless you walk out into the water a bit.There is a small park with a playground that’s ideal for setting up your kite and getting ready. There are large beaches on either side of the jetty that are privately owned and each has overhead wires along the full length, so stay away from those.
Mostly sand, however some small rocks and shells as well as Zebra mussels so we recommend wearing booties.
Forecast: Local Kite Spots Forecast Link
9th Concession
Address: 32188 Durham Regional Rd 47, Beaverton, Ontario
Description: This is ukiteboard’s 2ND favourite teaching spot! It’s an ideal spot because it’s shallow and has a sandy bottom for a long way out. Lots parking and room to set up your kite on the Thorah Park grass. Launching is pretty easy and it helps when you walk out into the water a bit. There is a small park with a playground that’s ideal for setting up your kite and getting ready. Nice clean windy for a long way out and lots of fun!
Mostly sand, however some small rocks and shells as well as Zebra mussels so we recommend wearing booties.
Forecast: Local Kite Spots Forecast Link
Holmes Point Park
Address: 101 Holmes Point Rd, Georgina, ON L0E 1N0
Description: Great spot for beginners! Shallow for a long way out and has a nice sandy bottom. The park has lots grass so plenty of room to set up your kites. Not a very big beach so a water or drift launch is usually necessary. Bonus… there’s a kite anchor in launch area. Keep in mind there’s a pay parking lot for non-Georgina residents (strictly enforced during summer) that costs $6/hour or $20/day – the machine should accept credit cards but in case it’s not working bring your toonies!
This is a sweet spot so please obey rules to preserve these kiting privileges.
Forecast: Local Kite Spots Forecast Link
Innisfil Secret Spot
Address: 1203 Maple Rd, Innisfil, Ontario
Description: We found the perfect spot on Lake Simcoe if there’s an East Wind! Since Lagoon City and 9th Concession are not kiteable in East wind, we go to the other side! We rig up on the small beach and walk out into the shallow water with a nice sandy bottom to launch due to treed shoreline.
Since there is no official weather buoy for this spot, we use the forecast for Lagoon City and 9th Concession and make the necessary adjustments.
Forecast: Local Kite Spots Forecast Link
Keswick – Cooks Bay Park
Address: 196 Ways Bay Dr, Georgina, Ontario
Description: Water launch is required due to treed shoreline. Rocky shoreline, but nice once you get in. Can get crowded with swimmers in the summer time, best stay away during swimming season.
Be sure to check with local riders on the proper landing, launching procedures.
Forecast: Local Kite Spots Forecast Link
North Oliphant
Address: 341 Shoreline Ave, South Bruce Peninsula, ON N0H 2T0
Description: This is the mecca for kiteboarding in Ontario. Sandy and shallow and lots of room for kiters! North Oliphant is actually known as Sandy Bay Cove. It is the farthest bay north in the Oliphant Fishing Islands. The bay is large enough to accommodate fifty plus kiters and gets quite busy on long weekends in the summer. Kiters are asked to respect all signage and be considerate of all beach users especially swimmers in the water.
Good news: vehicles are permitted on the beach.
Forecast: Local Kite Spots Forecast Link
South Oliphant
Address: 125 Bay St, South Bruce Peninsula, Ontario
Description: Just up the road from North Oliphant, this is the mecca for kiteboarding in Ontario. Sandy and shallow and lots of room for kiters! South Oliphant is a few kilometers south along picturesque Shoreline drive. Public washrooms are located next to the private marina in front of the famous old Oliphant dance pavillion. You can drive out on to the beach where you’ll see the kite launch area close to the water. This small bay is located at the end of Oliphant Way. between Lonely Island & Whiskey Island and holds 20 or so kiters and works best on a SW wind. Note: This is a popular area for beginners and a training spot for several kite schools. Please be courteous and ride upwind of training students. Kiters are asked to respect all signage and be considerate of all beach users especially swimmers in the water.
Good news: vehicles are permitted on the beach.
Forecast: Local Kite Spots Forecast Link
Cherry Beach
Address: 275 Unwin Avenue Toronto, ON M5A 1A2
Description: Cherry Beach is not recommended for beginners (i.e. you are not able to kite upwind unless you are with a Certified Instructor) due to obstacle and the limited landing zones downwind including the lifeguard station, dock and below that area as well which includes a narrow beach area and trees. Cherry Beach can be a good waist deep and deep water location to learn to kiteboard in the right weather conditions with our experienced certified instructor. Jetski or zodiac support is also a good idea for this spot. For more details on this spot see the Local Kite Spots link below.
Forecast: Local Kite Spots Forecast Link
