Ottawa · IKO Certified instruction · All Gear Included

Learn Kite, Wing, and Hydrofoil on the Ottawa River

Private and group lessons for all levels, year-round. You show up — we handle everything else.

IKO Level 3

English and French

4,000+ Hours taught

Year-round lessons

WHAT WE OFFER – Sessions for every conditions

Wind or calm, summer or winter — there’s always a session available.

Kiteboarding

Learn to fly a kite, body drag, and ride a board on the Ottawa River. IKO-guided progression from your very first session. Beginner to advanced.
Kite →

Wing & Hydrofoil

Use a handheld wing to power a hydrofoil board. Great for kiteboarding students looking to cross-train or anyone drawn to the foiling sensation.

Wing →

Boat Sessions

Wakeboard or hydrofoil behind a 16 ft boat on calm days. No wind required. Builds board skills that transfer directly to kiting. Tubing available on request.

Boat →

Snowkiting

Kiteboarding on snow and ice. Available January–March in the Ottawa region. Same IKO-certified instruction, same gear-included approach.
Snowkite →

Group Experiences

Birthday outings, corporate team experiences, and kite camps. Private sessions for up to 4 people. Mix of kite and boat activities.
Experiences →

IKO Certification

Already know how to kite but never got certified? A 1h assessment covers any knowledge gaps and delivers your official IKO certification.
CERTIFICATION →

Private lessons & PACKAGES

Kiteboarding and wingfoiling instruction. Scheduled around wind conditions. Save versus pay-as-you-go and carry sessions across water and snow seasons.

First session

Intro to Kiteboarding

For Beginners.

See what this sport is about. Safety, kite control, first body drag. No experience needed.

$260

2h lesson · all gear included

  • No experience needed
  • IKO progression from day one

All prices include tax.

Most popular

Get up and ride pack

3 sessions. For all riders.

Goal: controlled body drag and first board starts.

$750

3 × 2h lessons · all gear included

✓ Save $30 vs pay-as-you-go

  • Most riders reach first board starts in 3 sessions

  • Valid 12 months — carries into snowkite season

All prices include tax.

Best value

Ride More

5 sessions. For all riders.

Goal: strong board starts and consistent riding.

$1,200

5 × 2h lessons · all gear included

✓ Save $100 vs pay-as-you-go

  • Complete IKO progression path
  • Valid 12 months — carries into snowkite season

All prices include tax.

Pay as you go · No commitment — book one session at a time · $130/h

How many hours to ride independently?
In Ottawa conditions, most riders reach full independence after 15–20 hours. The Learn to Ride Pack covers 10 hours — enough to get you riding consistently.

Do packs carry over to snowkiting season?
Yes. Sessions are valid for 12 months and can be used for kiteboarding, winging, or snowkiting.

Group Lessons

Got friends/family who want to learn? Book together and everyone gets the group rate — pay per session, no commitment needed.

– Up to 2 kites per group based on conditions and skill level

– Gear included

– 2h lesson

Group size Per person
2 people $180
3 people $130
★4 people $100

All prices include tax.

Group lessons follow the IKO progression curriculum. For a private social experience with flexible activities, see Experiences below.

WIND POLICY

Sessions are scheduled around wind conditions. On difficult wind-direction days, kite sessions can sometimes run from the boat. Calm days? We do Wakeboard and Hydrofoil sessions behind the boat.

Boat Sessions

$150/person/session

Early season rate: $130/person until June 15

Hone your board skills before the next windy day or cool down on the river on hot summer days. Our favorite? Sunset sessions.

– Each rider gets ~40min in the water

– Gear included : Kiteboard/Hydrofoil

– Tubing available on request

Group size DURation
2 riders 2h
3 riders 2.5h
★4 riders 3h

All prices include tax.

Do I need kite experience?
No — boat sessions are completely standalone. Many students book them to build board skills before or between kite/wing lessons.

Can I book alone?
Sessions are designed for 2–4 riders. If you want a solo session, reach out and we’ll work something out.

What happened if it’s windy?
Boat sessions run on calm days only. Wind creates waves that make boat sessions unpleasant — on those days, we can switch to kite lessons instead (Lessons offer at kite pricing)

Experiences and Other Services

Birthday · Group · Team Experience – 700$

Fully private – Your group only. Kite Introduction or Boat Session depending on conditions. Invoice available for corporate booking.
3h Session · Up to 4 participants

IKO Certification assessment – 130$

Assess your current level, cover any missing knowledge, and receive your official IKO certification for renting gear around the world.
1h · Certification included

Snowkiting – 130$/h

Kiteboarding on snow and ice. Available January–March. Pack sessions from your water season carry over.
Same price as summer

Advance coaching – 130$/h

Already riding? Work on jumps, transitions, tricks, or foiling technique. Honest feedback, no ego.
Pay as you go · minimum 1h

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Wind reports, student moments, and life on the Ottawa River.

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WHERE WE KITE

The Ottawa-Gatineau region has ideal conditions for both kitesurfing and snowkiting. It’s a windy region with shallow water and plenty of snow in the winter.

Many of our lessons are taught at Britannia Beach, but the location may vary based on conditions.

What students say

Real reviews from real students.

GOOD QUESTIONS, HONEST ANSWERS

Everything you need to know before your first session.

In Ottawa conditions, most riders reach full independence after 15–20 hours of instruction. The Learn to Ride Pack covers 10 hours — enough to get you riding consistently. The rest depends on your pace and how often you practise between sessions.

Yes — all kiteboarding gear is included (kite, board, harness, helmet, life jacket).

For water lessons, bring:

  • Neoprene water shoes
  • Wetsuit
  • Optional: sunglasses with strap + sunscreen

Spring/Fall: add gloves, hood, or a thicker wetsuit/drysuit for comfort.

For snowkiting, bring:

  • Your own skis or snowboard
  • Ski helmet
  • Warm winter clothing (snowsuit, goggles recommended)

We’ll help you adjust gear based on conditions when you book.

Above 10 knots is a good rule of thumb. If conditions are not good for kiteboarding, there are other activities that you can enjoy. Reach out to find out if the conditions are good for riding.

Kite sessions are scheduled around wind conditions — we’ll confirm with you in advance. On difficult wind-direction days, we can sometimes run kite sessions from the boat. On truly calm days, we switch to boat sessions instead. Your session time is never wasted.

Sessions are valid for 12 months from purchase. They can be used across disciplines — start on kiteboarding in summer, carry remaining sessions into snowkiting season in winter.

Absolutely. Boat sessions are completely standalone — wakeboarding, hydrofoiling, or tubing behind the boat. Many students book them to build board skills before starting kite lessons. It genuinely speeds up progress.

Yes. All sessions are available in English and French. When you reach out, just write in the language you’re most comfortable with and we’ll follow your lead.

Most kite lessons are held at Britannia Park on the Ottawa River — find us on Google Maps as Pure Kiteboarding. Boat sessions launch from the Nepean Sailing Club. Exact meeting point is confirmed prior to the session.

Yes, with professional instruction and training. Kiteboarding is an extreme sport, but safety systems and education are key. With Pure Kiteboarding, you’ll learn everything you need to know about safety and understanding weather conditions.

Kiteboarding requires technique and skill, not brute physical force. Kiteboarding can be learned by people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels.

Most of our lessons are done in shallow water, but to keep you safe, we require you to know how to swim to kiteboard, wingfoil, and boat sessions.

Anyone who is pregnant, has back issues, chronic pain, or any conditions that prevent physical activity.

As Seen In

The Ottawa Citizen

“As temperatures plunge, Ottawa’s Snowkiters ride the winter winds.”

GET IN TOUCH & Book a session

Reach out by phone, email, or social media. We respond within 24 hours.

PHONE

613-255-2331

EMAIL

stanley@purekiteboarding.ca

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