2026 Canadian Safe Boating Council Symposium
Hôtel Château Laurier Québec 1220 Pl. George-V Ouest, Quebec G1R 2L4
2026 Canadian Safe Boating Council Symposium: Education Builds Safer Waters Join marine safety professionals, educators, enforcement agencies, and industry leaders in Québec City to advance safe boating initiatives across Canada.
Event Overview
- Dates: September 22–24, 2026
- Location: Hôtel Château Laurier Québec, Québec City
- Theme: Education Builds Safer Waters
Why Attend
- Expert Insights: Hear from leading voices across the marine safety community.
- Interactive Learning: Hands-on workshops, including a mini cold-water awareness session.
- National Networking: Build connections with government partners, educators, and industry leaders.
- Program Highlights
- CSBC Initiatives: Discover how targeted education and awareness programs support recreational boaters.
- Global Best Practices: Learn how the Royal Life Saving Society UK and its partners achieved a national breakthrough in water safety education.
- Cold Water Safety: Examine why cold water remains a critical risk—even during summer—with practical takeaways from a hands-on Cold Water Workshop.
- Digital Outreach: Explore strategies for leveraging social media to educate and engage today's boating community.
- Law Enforcement Panel: Gain insight into how prevention, enforcement, and education collaborate to improve water safety.
Participating Organizations Hear from key stakeholders across the marine sector, including Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety, Canadian Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Québec, Nautisme Québec, Mustang Survival, DSS Protection, and the Canadian Hydrographic Service.
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