CHECK YOUR FLARES
Do you have expired marine flares?
Flares manufactured in 2021 or earlier expire this year, as Transport Canada approves them for four years. They should be replaced every third or fourth boating season.
To dispose of expired flares, do not light them, throw them overboard, or add them to household garbage.
CanBoat / NautiSavoir volunteers and select CIL Dealers are hosting Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days (see below) to collect expired marine flares for neutralization and safe disposal.
Don’t put them in household garbage
Flares are not permitted in regular trash or at household hazardous waste facilities due to their potential explosion and fire hazards.
Don’t ignite them
Flares are for emergencies only and lighting them in non-distress situations, like decommissioning, is illegal.
Don’t throw them in the water
Marine flares contain toxic chemicals, which can pollute waterways and drinking water sources.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP BOATERS
Collection Dates and Locations
You’re invited to learn about required safety equipment and dispose of outdated marine flares, from any manufacture, for free on these days:
| Date: | Dealer / Squadron: | Address: |
| April 4-5, 2025 | Trotac Marine Ltd. with Victoria | 370 Gorge Rd E, Victoria, BC V9A 1M8 |
| April 10-23, 2025 | The Rigging Shoppe with Don Valley | 44 Midwest Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 3A9 |
| May 17, 2025 | Bayfield Marine with Goderich | 23 Fishermans Wharf Rd, Bayfield, ON N0M 1G0 |
| June 7, 2025 | Marina Del Rey with Georgian Trent | 4130 Bayview Ave, Ramara, ON L3V 0S2 |
| June 7, 2025 | Port Whitby Marine Supplies with Oshawa | 1636 Charles St #2, Whitby, ON L1N 1B9 |
| September 20, 2025 | Sudbury Hearth & Home with Sudbury | 827 Barry Downe Rd, Greater Sudbury, ON P3A 3T6 |
| More dates will be added. Check back soon. |
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Latest Past Events
Sample Flare Day Event
Bronte Outer Harbour 2340 Ontario St, OakvilleThere is no longer any funding support from Transport Canada for this program. As a result, we are reaching out to boaters for donations to help us sustain this essential service. This program plays a vital role in ensuring a safe environment for all boaters.
Thank You
The CPS Foundation has stepped up to fund this important program in partnership with C-I-L for Canadian boaters in 2025. Thanks to their generosity costs for shipping, insurance, advertising, neutralization, and disposal are covered.
