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Canadian Hole

Buxton, Hatteras Island, NC
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Ranked #3 of 3 attractions in Buxton
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Activities: Windsurfing
Description: Beach located along North Carolina's Outer Banks that is recommended for windsurfing.
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Baltimore, Maryland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Canadian Hole is a windsurfing, kitesurfing meca on Hatteras Island. It is nothing more than a parking lot for access to the sound. No services. More

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Northern Virginia
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Nice place for spending time fishing. We come early and enjoy the sunrise. More

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Durham, NC
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We have been visiting the Canadian Hole yearly for the past 10 years and we look forward to the trip each year! Even if you are not windsurfing or Kite Boarding it is still amazing to see the talent when driving by or stopping to watch the action. You will meet people from all over the world that are here... More

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chester,sc
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

When wind is up(and it usually is @Canadian Hole) wind surfers are everywhere! Plenty of free parking,changing & restrooms & drinking water. Parking lot fills up a lot. In warmer times of year,this sound side beach area is really kid friendly. As a bonus stay for the sunsets if after lunch. More

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

What a great place. You can go kite surfing, wind surfing, fishing, or just hang out and enjoy the salt air. Plus, one of the beast places to see sunset on the island! More

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Massapequa, N.Y.
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011

No facilities, but a fun place to jump in the water and go wind surfing or fishing More

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Mount Airy, North Carolina
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2008
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Canadian Hole is between Avon and Buxton, North Carolina, on Hatteras Island. It is a soundside beach with plenty of parking, restrooms, and shower facilities. I heard many describe this place as the best wind surfing spot in the US! There were many people here from Canada - I suppose this is why they call it Canadian Hole? Many times... More

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