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.
Dates and locations are subject to change. Check the CanBoat.ca site before you attend an event or lookup additional collection dates.
2025 Dates
March 29 The Harbour Chandler
52 Esplanade, Nanaimo
April 4-5 Trotac Marine Ltd
370 Gorge Road East, Victoria
April 26 Steveston Marine and Hardware
1667 West 5th Ave, Vancouver
May 17 Bitter End Boaters Exchange
1044 Seamount Way, Gibsons
May 24 Lake’s Marine Supplies
5968 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan
June 7 Alberni Industrial Marine Supply
3149 Kingsway Ave, Port Alberni
