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Canadian Hole

Buxton, Hatteras Island, NC
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Ranked #3 of 6 attractions in Buxton
Type: Beaches
Activities: Windsurfing
Description: Beach located along North Carolina's Outer Banks that is recommended for windsurfing.
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Pittsburgh, PA
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

On the Pamlico Sound. Large beach area with adequate parking. Short walkover to the ocean. Great area for families.

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North Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

For some 25 plus years this has been the most wonderful family spot. It was so nice to drive along the sound side waters edge but...NOT ANYMORE. Thanks to some ignorant judge in Raleigh, NC, the National Park Service is now charging $120.00 for this. This land was was donated in the 30's to the NPS for family recreation...now government... More

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Newport, North Carolina
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

One of the best, most secluded areas in NC. This place is perfect for sailing, swimming, kiteboarding, or anything else you can think to do in the water, right up the road from Buxton so there is plenty to do and see. Love this area.

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Berea kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2012

Great place bout kneww deep as far as I could walk into it. Had a blast watching all the kiteboarders and everyone having fun...good times!

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Cleveland, Ohio
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2012

This is a kitesurfing and windsurfing meca on highway 12 between Avon and Buxton. Great for sound swimming. Best sunset viewing! Has restroom and shower facilities and is well-maintained by the National Park Service

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Louisburg, North Carolina, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2012

Good place to watch windsurfers,kite boarders and the like. It's not a large area and parking can be hairy at times. When the sun goes down it is spectacular to watch.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2012 via mobile

Best place on the sound to watch sunset! Beautiful! We watched the kite boarders at this location too!

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Baltimore, Maryland
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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.

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Northern Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

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

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Durham, NC
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21 attraction reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
33 helpful votes 33 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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