Lake Winnipeg / Stevens Island

Lake Winnipeg / Stevens Island is a kiteboarding spot near Winnipeg in Canada, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing S, SW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.

About Lake Winnipeg / Stevens Island

Wind tide - the water level can rise or drop up to 3-5 feet in a matter of hours. The island is located about 800 meters offshore to the West. The water on the outside of the 'bowl' is typically a little choppy with up to 3 foot wind chop (if very windy). The water depth is from inches deep to over 6 feet deep. The inside of the bowl (the reason why we kite here) is shallow (2-4 feet) and flat to dead flat. The 'bowl' is kiteable from SE to W winds.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Winnipeg / Stevens Island?

The best time to kite Lake Winnipeg / Stevens Island is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the S, SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Lake Winnipeg / Stevens Island offers flat-water lake conditions with S, SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.

How do I get to Lake Winnipeg / Stevens Island?

From Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada take hwy 59 north to hwy 12 west to Grand Beach. Turn south (left) before Grand Beach at the RCMP station. Take the first turn to the right - this road leads directly into the water.

Where can I take kite lessons near Lake Winnipeg / Stevens Island?

7 kite schools operate in Canada. See kite schools in Canada →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.