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Join us in beautiful Québec City this September for an event you won’t want to miss!

September 1, 2026

The 2026 Canadian Safe Boating Council Symposium is taking place September 22–24, 2026, at the Hôtel Château Laurier Québec. This year’s theme, Education Builds Safer Waters, brings together boating safety professionals, educators, enforcement agencies, government partners, and industry leaders from across Canada to share ideas, build connections, and advance safe boating initiatives.
 
Don’t miss your opportunity to:

              • Learn from leading experts and engaging panel discussions

              • Participate in interactive workshops, including a mini cold-water awareness workshop

              • Network with colleagues and partners from across the marine safety community

 Register now and book your hotel to secure the best rates!
 
Reserve your spot today to avoid missing out.
 
Highlights Include: 

              • Discover how the CSBC supports recreational boaters through education and awareness programs.

              • Learn how the Royal Life Saving Society UK and its partners achieved a national breakthrough in water safety education.

              • Find out why cold water remains a serious risk—even in summer—and gain practical takeaways during a mini Cold Water Workshop.

              • Explore how social media can be used as an effective tool to educate and engage boaters.

              • Hear from a law enforcement panel on how enforcement, prevention, and education can work together to improve boating safety. 

              • Gain insights from leading organizations, including the Canadian Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Québec, Nautisme Québec, Mustang Survival, DSS Protection, Canadian Hydrographic Service, Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety, and more.

 Visit the Symposium page to register and book your accommodations: 2026 CSBC Symposium. https://csbc.ca/annual-symposium/
 
We look forward to welcoming you to Québec City this September!

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