This one has been around for a while, but in case you want to know which way the wind is blowing:

http://earth.nullschool.net/

Might be useful for planning some extremely out of the way trips.

Thanks everyone for the tips, and big thanks to more force 4 for lending me his trainer kite!

Just getting started in the sport, got some lessons booked for next weekend in Squamish, and looking into getting some first gear. Before my lessons, I want to practice with a trainer kite, but I haven't had any luck finding a used one at a good price. Just wondering if any of you in Victoria have ...