Best Surfing Locations in Canada

If you are passionate about water sports, Canada is one of the best places in the world to enjoy them. The country is blessed with beautiful beaches and coasts that that are not only pretty to the eyes, but can also give adrenaline junkies the challenge and excitement they crave. In beaches where the water is calmer and so clear that you can see the gradual shifting of the water's color from white to green to deep blue, you can go swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Those underwater views can certainly match the famous sights found on land. However, at some beaches in Ontario, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, and Quebec where the waters are rougher and the waves strong and powerful, surfing is the name of the game. Tourists should definitely check out these surfing hotspots. It does not matter if you are a novice at the sport because there are plenty of expert surfers who offer lessons at popular surfing locations. You can trust them to help you find surf breaks that match your ability and to ensure you stay in safe areas that are conducive to learning the sport. For added protection though, foreigners should always secure their health insurance or Super Visa Insurance to be protected against unexpected accidents. Now, let's take a look at the best places for surfing in Canada! East Coast Beaches Habitat 67 Named after a building complex right next to the coast, Habitat 67 is a standing river wave where large underwater boulders coupled with a huge volume of incoming high velocity water help to create high, surfing-perfect waves in a river. People also flock here for whitewater kayaking and river surfing. Lake Superior Tourists should be warned that there is an average of only ten surfable days a month on Lake Superior. The northern part of the lake is where you can find high and strong enough waves to support an adult's weight atop a surfboard. Since this is an isolated location, surfers are reminded to bring their own equipment and surfing gear. Lancetown Beach and Ingonish Beach Nova Scotia's eastern and southern coasts face the Atlantic Ocean, which explains the surfing appeal of the area’s beaches. The Lancetown and Ingonish beaches in particular are famous surfing locations. Lancetown is a sandy stretch while Ingonish has rocky shores. West Coast Beaches Long Beach Many people consider this long sandy beach inside Pacific Rim National Park to be Canada’s best surfing beach. It is famous not only in Canada but also throughout the world. It is located along the west coast of Vancouver Island, facing the Pacific Ocean. Surfing is practically a year-round activity for the residents of nearby Tofino. Many locals take up the sport, which is evidenced by the lifestyles of the people living in the area. It is common to see SUVs and pickup trucks loaded with surfboards. Young people are commonly decked out in surfing shorts and shirts, ready to dive into the water at a moment's notice. Chesterman Beach North of Long Beach is Chesterman Beach, which many surfing experts and travel sites say is the ideal place for beginners to learn surfing. Chesterman Beach is actually a jointure of two beaches. Because of the position of the coasts and the direction of the water coming in, the resulting waves are relatively smaller and tamer, thus perfect for the beginners