The Niagara Windriders Kitefliers Association was founded in 1992. The NWKA is dedicated to the enjoyment and promotion of kite flying as an artistic and sporting activity for people of all ages. In addition, our club works to generate an understanding of the use of kites throughout history and in many cultures, their use as scientific instruments, and their application as artistic expression in the sky.

The Niagara Windriders Kitefliers Association serves the geographic area of the Niagara Peninsula of Southern Ontario, Canada; an area of approximately 2500 square kilometres. Through our association with other clubs in Ontario, across Canada and in the United States, we share information on kite building and kite flying skills.

The club's primary flying field is located at Lakeview Park on the north shore of Lake Erie in the city of Port Colborne, ON. We extend our appreciation to the City of Port Colborne's Parks and Recreation Deparment for permission to use this flying field by registered permit.

The regular monthly club flying events are held on the last Sunday of each month, April through October. Consult the section on "Events" for more details on the regular club flying dates as well as special festivals and flying dates of other clubs .

Directors for 2008

• Stephanie Bowes
• Paul and Mary Kort
• Vince Herchmer (leave of absence)
• Jim Anes - Newsletter Editor
• Bob and Nancy Luft
• Dru Nelissen
• Vaino Raun
• Russell Wade
• Donna and Fred Taylor
• Chris White
• Bob White - E-mail Communications

For information about the Niagara Windriders, the annual Canal Days Kite Festival, or general information on kites and kiting, e-mail the NWKA. We welcome your comments and questions.

To contact us by regular postal mail, address your messages to:

Niagara Windriders Kitefliers Association
10406 Lakeshore Road West,
Port Colborne, ON
L3K 5V4

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