Welcome to the Water

Congratulations, you've chosen to join the 15 million Canadians who go boating each year - and you are in good company!

Dozens of studies show that Life is Better With a Boat. Like the Ader family, featured in the video above, boaters are happier and healthier than non-boaters, enjoy life more, and experience greater satisfaction with family relationships and accomplishments!

We are honoured to witness this every day here at . The boating community is a special environment, and it doesn't get much better than our Lake Simcoe boaters!

Whatever your style of boating, one of our two great locations is sure to be a good fit. Please contact us to find out more, or to book a personal onsite tour so we can show you firsthand what it is like to be part of the experience at !

Be sure to check out our Helpful Links page for more information on boating in general, and Lake Simcoe boating!

Free Beginner's Guide

Each chapter of Discover Boating's free guide provides insight and information that will help you easily realize your boating dream. It'll help you find and buy the right boat, show you the best way to haul and store your new boat, and how to have fun along the way.

What You'll Find Inside

• Boat type descriptions to help you find your perfect boat
• Useful tips when it's time to purchase your boat
• Advice & tips on operating your boat
• Information on maintaining & storing your boat
• Boating terms to help you learn to speak boat

歡迎來到妙趣橫生的水上世界! - Also available in Chinese. Click here.

Smart Boater - Free Online Program

New to Boating? Smart Boating teaches basic boating and water safety skills. This free online program is available in English, French, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi and Tagalog. The program consists of a series of online, interactive videos, which guide the user through the basic skills needed to safely enjoy a day on the water. While suitable for all boaters, the program was developed with Canada's growing immigrant population, especially newcomer families, in mind. (A study commissioned by the Lifesaving Society found that 31% of new Canadians planned to participate in boating activities during the summer months). Click here to start!