Surfing in Canada
Surfing in Canada consists of:
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[edit] Ocean Surfing
The Pacific Ocean on the west coast of Canada has the most active surf scene in Canada.[1] Tofino, British Colombia 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[2] and Outdoor Magazine named Tofino the 'best surf town' in North America in 2010.[3] In Tofino, ocean water temperatures are consistent year-round, averaging 8-12 degrees (C), and advancements in wetsuit technologies are attributed with making year-round surfing comfortable and safe. Bordered by an old growth rainforest, Tofino also has the most temperate climate in Canada.[4][5] The Atlantic Ocean on Canada's east coast also has a growing surfing scene.[6]
[edit] River Surfing
There are several river surfing communities in Canada. The St. Lawrence River in Montreal, and Ottawa River in Ottawa have an active river surfing community.[7] There are also growing river surfing scenes in traditionally inland prairie areas like Alberta, and Manitoba.[8]
[edit] Lake Surfing
The Great Lakes in Ontario have a very active surf scene.[9] There are surf communities on Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, and Lake Superior.[10]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ http://www.surfing-canada.com/west-coast.html
- ^ http://travel.cnn.com/explorations/play/worlds-50-best-surf-spots-250983
- ^ http://bc.ctvnews.ca/tofino-named-best-surf-town-in-north-america-1.486256
- ^ http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-941173
- ^ http://www.tourismtofino.com/tofino-activites/surfing
- ^ http://www.surfing-canada.com/East-coast.html
- ^ http://www.surfing-canada.com/river-surfing.html
- ^ http://vueweekly.com/outdoors/story/hawaiistyle_surfing_in_alberta/
- ^ http://www.thespec.com/living/healthfitness/article/688447--surf-s-up-catching-a-wave-in-lake-ontario
- ^ http://www.surfing-waves.com/atlas/north_america/canada/great_lakes_canada.html
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