A Canadian Welcome to the Outer Banks

Welcome Canadians!

The Outer Banks of North Carolina welcomes you to a distinctive collection of small seaside towns and villages spread across four islands, offering an unparalleled front-row view of Mother Nature's splendor at the edge of the continent. This island chain spans about 200 km and reaches approximately 50 km into the vast Atlantic Ocean. Seen from space by Canadian fans, its playful nickname is a giant hockey stick.

In late summer and fall, visitors can enjoy comfortable air and water temperatures averaging in the high to mid-20s C. Regular guests know this beach destination as the OBX. Its setting sets it apart from other destinations along the route between us and cities such as Toronto, Ottawa, or Montreal. The islands are remarkably narrow—about 3 km wide or even less—and contain one of the longest stretches of undeveloped beaches in the United States. That includes the breathtaking 100 km-long Cape Hatteras National Seashore, home to the Outer Banks’s Canadian Hole, renowned as one of the world's top kiteboarding and windsurfing destinations, a prime spot for surfing on the Atlantic Coast, and a haven for birdwatchers in the Americas.

Our Offers and Packages feature an extraordinary variety of vacation rental homes, hotels, campgrounds, inns, and cottage courts, each offering a welcoming place to stay. Independent businesses throughout our vibrant community are ready to help you uncover your next favorite Outer Banks spot.

• 1,194 km from Toronto
• 1,375 km from Montreal

Discover the Islands

Northern Beaches

Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head

Hatteras Island

Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras Village

Roanoke Island

Manteo, Wanchese

Favorite Ways to Explore

• Birdwatching
• Watersports
• Off Road Driving
• National Parks

Offers and Packages

$5.00 OFF E-Surfing

Kitty Hawk Kites & Adventures

10% or More Off Select Weeks

Carolina Designs Realty

15% Off Weeknight Summer Stays

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Nags Head Oceanfront

Active or Retired Military Save 5%

Coastal Carolina Vacations and Sales

Advanced Purchase up to 30% off

John Yancey Oceanfront Inn

Complimentary Cabana Service Beach Setup

Kees Vacations

Discounts for Military, First Responders & Educators

Sun Realty - Kill Devil Hills

Educator's Discount - 5% off all rentals!

Kees Vacations

Exclusive Umbrella Services

The Tides OBX

Fall Release: A Return Inward

The Sanderling

Local Heroes Save up to 10%

Atlantic Realty of the Outer Banks

Military Escape

The Sanderling

OBX Ghost Tours 10% off your purchase!

OBX Ghost Tours

Pets Stay Free at Select Homes!

Kees Vacations

Save up to 25% on 2026 Vacation Weeks

Southern Shores Realty