Do I need a boating license operate a kitesurf in Canada? Mandatory Boater Education
No. You don't need a boating license to operate a kitesurf in Canada. The Regulations only apply to pleasure craft fitted with a motor. The Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations only apply to pleasure craft fitted with a motor.
Kitesurfing is a sport that involves using wind power with a large power kite to pull a rider across a water, land, or snow surface.