Do You Have Expired Marine Flares?

By Sam Burkhart

CanBoat is Hosting Flare Disposal Days Across the Country

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

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