Annual Symposium

Quebec City / September 2026

CSBC 2026 Symposium — Education Builds Safer Waters

The Canadian Safe Boating Council’s 2026 Symposium brings together leaders, educators, first responders, industry experts, and community advocates to explore how learning and knowledge-sharing can transform boating safety in Canada. Under the theme Education Builds Safer Waters, this year’s event focuses on the power of training, outreach, and evidence-informed practices to reduce incidents and strengthen a nationwide culture of safety.

Join us as we dive into emerging trends, innovative programs, and collaborative strategies that empower boaters of all ages and abilities. Together, we can build the skills, awareness, and confidence needed to make Canada’s waterways safer for everyone.

Date: September 22-24, 2026
Location: Quebec City, QC
Hotel: Hôtel Château Laurier
Hotel Information: https://hotelchateaulaurier.ihotelier.com/book/dates-of-stay?groupID=4749362)

Participant testimonials demonstrate that CSBC Symposiums consistently hit the high-water mark:

• It was a great symposium from start to finish. Everything was well run and managed, it went by too fast in my opinion.
• It was great to hear the roles of all the different organizations as it related to prevention and boating safety, ie, JRCC Trenton, Parks Canada, the Canadian Ranger Patro, CCG, Navy, UK etc.
• This was a well-executed event and a valuable opportunity to engage with partners across the marine safety spectrum.
• The Waterways Cafe session: Okay, this was excellent. I always dread the breakout groups with flip charts. This was different—switching tables, using the texting tech, and using the crayons were all great changes!