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Best Places to go Surfing in Canada

Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over 9.98 million square kilometres, making it the world’s second-largest country by total area.

It has the largest coastline in the world with 202,080 kilometres (125,566 miles) of shores. Canada has roughly 2,000,000 lakes, which is more than the rest of the world combined.

Surfing in Canada is practised on its east and west coasts, as well as via lake surfing on the Great Lakes, and river surfing on standing waves and tidal bores.

Tofino, British Columbia is the unofficial surf capital of Canada. Canada’s west coast has surfable waves year-round, and Tofino was listed in the world’s Top 50 surf destinations by CNN and Outdoor Magazine named Tofino the ‘best surf town’ in North America.

Canada is a land of extremes. In Newfoundland, the water temperatures get so low that the Atlantic Ocean sometimes freezes, whereas, in British Columbia, air temperatures can easily reach 110掳F (43掳C).

Surfing in the cold waters of Canada might not be for everyone, but those courageous enough to brave those waters can find some pretty sweet surf spots. Some of them are known across the world and some of them are well hidden.

For the best place to go surfing in Canada try the list below.

1. Tofino 鈥� British Columbia

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Tofino is Canada鈥檚 surf capital, located on the west coast of Vancouver Island in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.  

This spot has waves perfect for both beginners and experts alike. The area boasts 35 kilometres of surfable beach break that can be tackled by surfers.

Long Beach, located adjacent to Tofino in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, is a great surf spot for surfers of all levels.

The waves are highest in the winter, though surfing can be had year-round, and water temperatures hover around 10 C throughout the year.

And its 16-km space allows plenty of elbow room during the summer rush. Another great spot is Cox Bay beach. Though it is much smaller, it鈥檚 known for its consistent waves in the summer.

Don鈥檛 have gear? Rent a wetsuit, surfing board and other equipment, at numerous surf schools and shops in the area.

2.  Kananaskis County – Calgary

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Another place you can do river surfing in Alberta is on the Kananaskis River, on the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. There are three spots to catch some waves downstream.

Santa Claus and The Green tongue are one of the bests spots on the Kananaskis River to catch waves in April.

The first one, called Green Tongue, is located near Canoe Meadows Campground in Bow Valley Provincial Park and is a good spot for beginners.

Within a 10-minute walk upstream from the Tongue, there is a larger river wave called Santa Clause, which is better suited for intermediate to expert surfers. Between the two, this is the best wave on the river.

3. Jordan River 鈥� South Vancouver Island

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The surfing at Jordan River can be phenomenal but can also be very inconsistent. To achieve the best waves, the wind, the tide and the swell all have to align.

Located about an hour from Victoria lies Jordan River, a local surf stop right on the highway. The waves are not always big here, but when there鈥檚 a large swell, this is one of the best places to be.

On the best days, the river mouth surf spot at Jordan River can offer some long wrapping rights, speedy walls, and even some barrel sections over the sand bottom.

Although the surfing at Jordan River is year-round you will want to take precautions depending on the season you plan to go. Year-round, wet suits are a must.

From the end of September to March is when you will find the best conditions but these conditions can also bring sub 10C (50F) degree temperatures.

If you are a new or beginner surfer this may not be the best place to start out your surfing career.

Waterfront campsites for tents and RVs are available, just make sure to come in early as weekends and long weekends can be difficult finding a spot.

4.  Haida Gwaii 鈥� North Beach, Masset

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If you are really up to an epic cold-water surfing adventure, you might want to head up to Haida Gwaii.

This area offers numerous surfing spots to choose from. The most popular area is North Beach in Masset, where it鈥檚 easy to find surfing gear for rent.

 It is not easy to get to the destination, but once you reach the beautiful island, you won鈥檛 regret it. Getting there is only possible by water or air.

You can catch daily direct flights from Vancouver or Prince Rupert. By water, BC Ferries offer year-round sailing from Prince Rupert, a trip that takes seven hours and will offer some amazing sightseeing.

Near Tlell, places like East Beach and Rennell Sound can offer good surfing as well. On the south part of the Island, Bonanza Beach is another option for adventurous surfers.

Haida Gwaii is a real hidden gem, with its uncrowded line-ups, and white-sand beaches.

5. Alberta – Bow River, Calgary

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Who says you need sand, the ocean and warm weather to surf? In Calgary, surfers can catch waves just below the Louise Bridge (10th Street Bridge) on the Bow River.

It is possible to surf in landlocked Alberta because river surfing is a thing! The scene is growing in Calgary as the Bow River surfing spot is getting more popular every year.

The standing wave below the bridge offers good surfing, especially for beginners, as you don鈥檛 need to paddle out.

It can be a little brisk but the standing waves provide a good spot for beginners. The wave is always there, year-round, and you can surf it for as long as you can stay on the board.

The Calgary Urban Surf Beach and Waves Project even recognizes the growing interest in river surfing and has been investing money to reshape the water flow to help create bigger, better waves for surfing.

6. Habitat 67 – Montreal

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Habitat 67 is the name of a standing wave on the Saint Lawrence River in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Informally named for the adjacent Habitat 67 housing complex, it has become a popular destination for whitewater kayaking and river surfing.

The wave is created by fast-moving water hitting underwater boulders.

While there are various spots to surf on the St. Lawrence river, the standing wave, Habitat 67 or H67 is the most popular.

Located in the Lachine Rapids, this spot is best known for its rolling and standing waves. The waters are ideal for beginners! The best time to surf here is a hot summer day, it鈥檚 open from May to October.

Located near a housing complex in downtown Montreal lies the perfect wave with a stunning city landscape.

Backed by the unique architecture of Israeli-Canadian Moshe Safdie, this stationary wave has been able to attract surfers who are looking for the perfect combination of the best view of the city and the biggest wave.

7. Kincardine Station Beach – Great Lakes, Ontario

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Many Ontarians recognize this destination for its laid back cottage living during a long weekend. But during the summer months, Kincardine is also known to have the best waves in the province.

People have been surfing the Great Lakes for generations and Station Beach in Kincardine has all the elements for ideal Lake Surfing conditions.

Unlike an ocean wave, a lake wave is created by wind swell, making some of the best conditions occur right in the middle of a raging storm.

Located in Lake Huron, it is one of the best surf spots in Ontario and hosts many regional competitions. Nevertheless, waves may appear from nothing and also vanish a couple of hours later.

Even though being on one of the Great Lakes forces the conditions to be weather permitting, Kincardine can produce waves over ten feet tall, making it the ideal spot for adventure seekers without access to an ocean view.

Parking, washrooms and even hot showers are available, an added bonus for when you emerge from the chilly lake.

8. Nova Scotia 鈥� Halifax Region

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Known as the Canada Oceans Playground, Nova Scotia has some of the best waves in the country. 

It offers year-round surfing conditions, but it really cracks in the winter. There are many popular spots around the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Probably one of the best for beginners is Lawrencetown Beach 颅鈥� located just 30 kilometres outside of Halifax 鈥� as it can offer some decent waves.

Works best with south, southeast, and east swells. During winter, it can form a left wave with barrel potential.

Martinique Beach waves are more consistent than L-Town and is only about a 25 minutes drive down the road. Works really well before and after a big swell, but most times it gives regular to small-sized waves.

Cow Bay is another place to find good waves year-round in Nova Scotia.

9. Ottawa River – Ottawa, Ontario

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In Ottawa, River Surfing is usually a Winter/Spring sport, running from January to early June depending on the precipitation received that winter, the river鈥檚 flow rate and the water levels are at.

There are also three stationary river surfing spots in Canada鈥檚 capital.

The Champlain Bridge creates a wave that best replicates an ocean wave, and returns every year after the snow melts away.

The sewer wave is the spot where surfers go when the water level is low. The quality of this wave is somewhat controversial. Some folks insist this is the better wave, while others nicknamed it 鈥淧oo Pipe鈥� because the sewer outlet is close by.

Finally, the desert wave in the middle of the river requires a long swim from shore, although surfers agree that the consistency of the waves makes it worth the work.

The best way to get familiar with the Surf Spots is to actually head out to the waves that are in at the time and socialize with the local surfers who are out ripping, ask them about the risks and safety issues there are at this wave.

10.  Sturgeon Falls – Whiteshell Provincial Park, Manitoba

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Located at the convergence of Whiteshell River and Nutimik Lake in Manitoba鈥檚 Whiteshell Provincial Park about 100 kilometres southwest of Winnipeg, the rapids to the left of the base of Sturgeon Falls offer many surfable features from approximately a half-metre to 2.5-metres tall when water levels are high.

Accessing the spot may be tricky, and take caution during the paddle out in the strong current.

Water temperatures in early spring, when surfers can find the biggest waves, are near freezing so be sure to wear appropriate gear (wetsuit, boots, gloves, etc.), while summer water temperatures are pleasant.

Sturgeon Falls offers half a dozen outstanding surfing waves. Some of the waves are breaking waves, others are more holes, and one is a ledge causing a hole. This is a safe place to play. Since there are several waves to surf on you can choose the stickiness you desire.

When you think of Canada you think of ice skating, maple syrup and an obsession with apologizing.

But what you may not expect of this amazing country is that if you know where to go there are some pretty sweet surfing spots.

So grab your gear and prepare yourself for a totally exhilarating experience.

FYI

River Surfing Safety

• Never surf alone
• Always wear a helmet
• Always swim behind your board (upstream)
• Make yourself familiar with river hazards and leash related risks