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Oldman River Dam Reservoir Park

📍 Lethbridge, Canada · Kiteboarding spot

Oldman River Dam Reservoir Park is a kiteboarding spot near Lethbridge in Canada, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing W wind, best ridden in May, June, September, October.

CountryCanada
Nearest townLethbridge
Water typeFlat-water lake
LaunchLake
Best wind directionW
Wind typeFrontal
Best monthsMay, June, September, October
Coordinates49.5720, -113.8908

About Oldman River Dam Reservoir Park

The water is great! Clear for the most part, and no floaters to hit. On really windy days (almost always) nice white caps. Wave range from 1-4 feet. All in all a great place to learn and for those interested in being 10 feet off the water all day...this is your spot!

When is the best time to kitesurf at Oldman River Dam Reservoir Park?

The best time to kite Oldman River Dam Reservoir Park is May, June, September, October, when the W wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Oldman River Dam Reservoir Park offers flat-water lake conditions with W wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.

How do I get to Oldman River Dam Reservoir Park?

From Calgary Alberta head south on the highway to Fort McLeod and west on Highway 3 from there. About 5-10 km north of Pincher Creek. Watch for the signs. You'll be making a right turn. From Lethbridge head west on highway 3 and it's about 5-10 km easy of Pincher Creek.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Oldman River Dam Reservoir Park?

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.