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.
Transport Canada no longer funds the disposal of flares. Fortunately, 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
COLLECTION DATES AND LOCATIONS
You’re invited to learn about the required safety equipment and dispose of outdated marine flares, from any manufacturers, for free on these days:
| 2025 Dates | Dealer/Host Squadron/Location |
| April 4 – 5 | Trotec Marine Ltd. with Victoria 370 Gorge Rd. E, Victoria |
| April 26 | Steveston Marine and Hardware with Vancouver 1667 W 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC |
| May 17 | Bitter End Boaters Exchange with Pacific Mainland 1044 Seamount Way, Gibsons, BC |
| June 7 | Alberni Industrial Marine Supply with Vancouver Island N 3149 Kingsway Ave, Port Alberni, |
This information has been provided by the Recreational Boating Advisory Council (RBAC) and
An extra day has been added for Nanaimo: Saturday, March 29 from 10am to 3pm at the Harbour Chandler, 35 Esplanade, Nanaimo.