Kiteboarding at the Spanish River Resort & Campground

Spanish Ontario was first discovered by David Rittberg in September 2018 and he realized that with the prevailing SW winds that have made the North Channel famous for sailing, are also fantastic for kiteboarding!

David has kited many parts of the Whales Back and North Channel and is enthusiastic about bring more kiters to experience the winds and natural beauty of the area.
The kiting infront of the campground and resort is intermediate to advanced. There is limited space to launch and land and deep water. This is not for beginners. We will be offering Boat drop offs to local islands for day trip kiters who will then either kite back or planned to be picked up later. Other possibilities are downwind trips from Algoma mills/Blind River to Spanish (depending on interest) and/or kite around the Benjamin Islands. There will be costs associated with all trips.

In case of a no wind day, we have the best fishing around! Catch monster pike, Bass, Walleye and more. We have kayaks, canoes, boats, bikes for rent. Also there is the Chutes Park, walking trails and other nature activities nearby. 

*Watershoes are recommended.

​                                                                                   Spanish Kite Invasions 2020!
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This year we are organizing 2 Spanish Kite Invasions where you can Kite & Camp.
Our campground facilities have washrooms and showers as well as town drinking water to most sites. Many sites also have 15 or 30amp electrical service if you plan to bring an Rv or Trailer.
​See Camping rates here.

July Kite Invasion - July 1 - 5th​
  • Welcome BBQ July 1st evening + Orientation
  • July 2 Orientation and kite around nearby islands, qualifying for downwind trip
  • July 3rd Downwind trip - $25-35 per person
  • July 4th Kite the Benjamin Islands - $35/person
  • July 5th Pancake Breakfast Open kite day
  • Slingshot equipment demo most days
August Long Weekend Kite Invasion - 31st July - 3rd
  • 31st - Welcome BBQ and bonfire/Orientation
  • 1st orientation and kite around islands, qualifying for downwind trip
  • 2nd Downwind trip $25-$35 per person
  • 3rd Pancake breakfast and open kite day
  • Slingshot equipment demo most days
All kiting activies are weather dependent, camping/cabin fees are non-refundable.
Any kiters wishing to kite at premiss or on planned trips must attend an orientation meeting, sign waivers. and show proof of competency to the Event Leader.
Planned trips must be paid in advance and ARE REFUNDABLE due to weather or upset.
No beginner kiters will be allowed to kite on premiss or attend the downwind trips, they may ride in support boat and provide encouragement/assistance to other kiters, space is limited.
The campground is on private property and alcohol is allowed, however, anyone being unsafe, disruptive, abnoxious or unruly will be asked to leave and will forefeit any monies paid.
If you have any questions or require more information please contact us, we are happy to discuss the kite launch area, common conditions, facilities and events planned.

In case of a no wind day, we have the best fishing around! Catch monster pike, Bass, Walleye and more. We have kayaks, canoes, boats, bikes for rent. Also there is the Chutes Park, walking trails and other nature activities nearby. ​