The Kite Museum

Opened in  2008, Canada’s only kite museum shares the history, science and simple joy of kites.

Though small in size, the museum is rich in its unique collection of more than 100 kites from over 30 countries around the world.
Discover how kites have been part of our past, and see rare, one of a kind kites, and the stories behind them.

Some highlights are:
The Kite Runner kite signed by author Khaled Hosseini with “There is a way to be good again”
1880’s walking stick kite for hunting grouse
French L'Aigloplan bird kite from 1909
Rare Malaysian leaf kite as made 2,000 year ago

One of Ray Bethell's world record Kestrel kites - he flew THREE - two line stunt kites at same time for 12 hours non-stop
Garber target kite (Germany)  (1940's)
Japanese Edo kite
Chinese Dragon Kite
Malaysian Wau kite
Fighter kites from Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Korea, Malaysia, Japan and more
Captain Bob's Fishing kite

Joan Miro of Spain's Olympic kite

 … and so much more.  A joy for the kids and fascinating for adults!

Find out more at www.TheKiteMuseum.com