Overview

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Cootes Paradise is a protected marsh at the western end of Hamilton Harbour, managed by the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG). This is a sensitive natural area — navigation is very limited and possibly prohibited. Check local regulations before any activity.

Protected wetland hosting many bird and fish species. Nautical access is regulated. This spot only works in very specific conditions and with authorization. Prefer nearby Burlington or Hamilton spots.

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Spot forecast for Cootes Paradise

Sunrise 07:39 · Sunset 18:28

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Cootes Paradise: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

265h

in March · 28 rideable days

The season runs from March to June, peaking in March: 26 rideable days a month and 265 hours of usable wind, at 16 °C. The low point is September, at 17 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 82%13-20 knots · 18%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 82% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is April, with 111 mm.

Monthly averages: Cootes Paradise

Monthly averages — Cootes Paradise — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	25.5	235 h	-1 °C	65 mm
February	20.5	169 h	2 °C	43 mm
March	28.0	265 h	7 °C	51 mm
April	25.5	254 h	12 °C	111 mm
May	25.5	219 h	19 °C	87 mm
June	23.0	231 h	25 °C	100 mm
July	17.5	137 h	29 °C	49 mm
August	21.5	164 h	26 °C	85 mm
September	17.0	136 h	23 °C	33 mm
October	20.0	176 h	18 °C	23 mm
November	22.0	177 h	9 °C	30 mm
December	23.0	191 h	1 °C	72 mm

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Technical details of Cootes Paradise spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Marsh and shallow wetland. Freshwater, muddy bottom. Dense aquatic vegetation. Very limited riding conditions. Not a proper kitesurfing spot.

Hazards

Protected natural area — navigation may be PROHIBITED. Check Royal Botanical Gardens regulations. Muddy bottom and aquatic vegetation. Shallow water. Protected species. Prefer Burlington or Hamilton for kiting.

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BURLINGTON PIER9 km

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EW3591 Hamilton CA6.7 km

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