Aquatic invasive species such as zebra mussels are an ecological and economic threat to lakes and water bodies in Canada. Following Clean, Drain, Dry procedures for watercraft and recreational equipment are simple steps that everyone can do to ensure compliance and prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
The Quebec Boat Show opens this weekend collocated with the Quebec City Outdoor, Hunting, Fishing and Camping Show taking over five halls at the Centre de Foires Expocite. The newly expanded 2023 essentially incorporates two shows to round out a full spectrum of outdoor hobbies.
TRADEX gathered outdoor enthusiasts by the thousands at the 30th annual BC Sportsmen’s Show. From March 3rd to 5th, hunters, fishers, boaters and outdoorsmen alike got a taste of the 2023 season. Over 25,000 visitors walked the show floor over the 3-day event.
One of Canada’s most recognized events for outdoor enthusiasts is making its annual return to The International Centre this Spring. The event, which has been a success for over 70 years and welcomes hundreds of exhibitors and guests, is scheduled for March 16 – 19, 2023.
This theoretical course provides an overall framework of Safe Lifting for Marina Operators; supervisors and employers; in order to work within legislative requirements in the Province of Ontario.
In this session, AMI’s Legislative and Outreach Coordinator, Eric Kretsch, will examine industry statistics gathered using AMI’s portfolio of marina industry surveying. AMI operates four surveys, the Marina Industry Economic Outlook, Wage Rate, Financial Benchmark, and Rates and Infrastructure survey.
The Intermediate Marina Management (IMM) course is AMI Training Institute’s most popular course which focuses on marina operations, policies, and procedures.
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) have announced a date and opened registration for the next free online USCG/ABYC Risk Mitigation Series.
April 24-29, 2023 is dedicated to the recognition and celebration of marine service technicians. To bring awareness and recognition to the hard-working marine service professionals who keep boats safe, reliable, and enjoyable, the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) announced a save the date for “International Marine Service Technician Week,”…
After a three-year pause, attendance for the 60th edition of the Vancouver International Boat Show was strong – with almost 28,000 visitors to the BC Place and Granville Island locations over the five-day event.
The Calgary Boat and Outdoors Show returned after a 3-year hiatus last weekend as over 12,700 outdoor enthusiasts from across the province gathered to the BMO Centre to express their excitement for the show’s return.
NMEA is excited to offer the following marine electronics installer training certification classes in the month of March. There will be a mixed offering of virtual and in person classes. Students are encouraged to sign up early as classes may sell out.
ABYC Online Learning is rolling out a new way of registering for courses that can save you up to 20%. By bundling similar courses together, you can get more of what you need and save.
*ABYC instructor leads LIVE online sessions with Q&A *Recordings of each session available the next day *Online proctored certification exam…
This year at Quadrant Marine Institute we’re proud that our training is being used as far as Bella Bella, Invermere, and Québec. Our recent improvements have made it easy to access the MST program at any distance, while at the same time we’ve strengthened the hands on education needed in learning a trade.
On Monday, February 6th team members from the Boating Ontario Association paid a visit to students in the Marine Engine Mechanic program at Georgian College’s Midland Campus.
All of Canada’s marine trade associations are seeking input from their members on Transport Canada’s mandatory life jacket / PFD discussion.
The Moncton Boat & Sportsmen Show is coming to the Moncton Coliseum, March 24 – 26, 2023! The Moncton Boat & Sportsmen Show is BACK and with a new name (formerly the Moncton Boat Show & New Brunswick Sportsmen & Fly Fishing Show).
The new 2023 Boating Industry Canada calendar by Canadian Yachting Media, was mailed out in November, packaged with the December 2022 issue of Canadian Yachting Magazine and then we distributed many to appreciative readers at the Toronto International & Vancouver International Boat Shows…
CCEOC Inc. and Boating Industry Canada News Week Digest are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Boating Industry Canada Employer of Choice (BICEOC) Awards.