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Oliphant

📍 Owen Sound, Canada · Kiteboarding spot

Oliphant is a kiteboarding spot near Owen Sound in Canada, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing SW, NW wind, best ridden in May, June, August, September, October.

CountryCanada
Nearest townOwen Sound
Water typeFlat-water lake
LaunchLagoon, Lake
Best wind directionSW, NW
Wind typeThermal, Frontal
Best monthsMay, June, August, September, October
Coordinates44.7431, -81.2854

About Oliphant

Flat and shallow water to choppy conditions with approaching storm fronts.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Oliphant?

The best time to kite Oliphant is May, June, August, September, October, when the SW, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Oliphant offers flat-water lake conditions with SW, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lagoon, lake.

How do I get to Oliphant?

Parking on beach in designated areas.

Hazards at Oliphant

Swimmers, Rocks.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Oliphant?

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

Other kite spots near Oliphant

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