Boaters helping Boaters at CanBoat / NautiSavoir’s Flare Disposal Days events
Apr 10, 2025
Some of our upcoming dates:
| April 26 | Steveston Marine and Hardware with Vancouver 1667 W 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC |
| May 3 | Dan’s Nautical Shop with Windsor 12237 Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON |
| May 3 | Wye Heritage Marine Resort with Penetanguishene 3282 Ogdens Beach Rd, Midland, ON |
| May 3 | Hully Gully Marine with London 1705 Wharncliffe Rd S, London, ON |
| May 3 | Reed Point Marina with Port Moody 850 Barnet Hwy, Port Moody, BC |
| May 10 | Queens Cove Marine with Midland 67 Juneau Rd, Victoria Harbour, ON |
| May 16 | ELS Marine Supplies Ltd. with Avalon 51 Clyde Ave, Mount Pearl, NL |
| May 17 | Bayfield Marine with Goderich 23 Fishermans Wharf Rd, Bayfield, ON |
| May 17 | Bitter End Boaters Exchange with Sunshine Coast 1044 Seamount Way, Gibsons, BC |
| May 17 | Lefroy Yacht Harbour with Barrie 727 Harbour St. Lefroy, ON |
| May 23-24 | The Chandlery with Ottawa 367 Poulin Ave, Ottawa, ON |
| May 24 | Lake’s Marine Supplies with Cowichan 5968 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC |
| May 24 | The Binnacle with Halifax 1065 Purcells Cove Rd, Halifax, NS |
| May 24 | Robinson Home Hardware with Barrie 138 Penetanguishene Rd, Barrie, ON |
| May 25 | L’Entrepot Marine with St Lawrence Montreal 379 Bd Harwood, Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC |
Do you have expired marine flares?
Flares made in 2021 or earlier will expire this year, as Transport Canada designates a four-year lifespan for them. They should be replaced every three to four boating seasons.
To dispose of expired flares:
Don’t place them in household garbage: Flares cannot be disposed of in regular trash or at household hazardous waste facilities due to their risks of explosion and fire.
Don’t ignite them: Flares are strictly for emergencies, and lighting them in non-distress situations, such as when decommissioning, is illegal
Never toss them into the water: Marine flares contain harmful chemicals that can contaminate waterways and drinking water sources.
We’re here to help boaters!
CanBoat / NautiSavoir volunteers are hosting FREE Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days to collect expired marine flares for neutralization and disposal.
Find Dates and Locations HERE
