We have provided these links to help you get started on your information gathering regarding SUP Board safety and purchases. We are not affiliated with any of the websites, businesses, companies, or stores. You are encouraged to gather information, ask many questions, visit various Canadian websites and decide what works best for you. 

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Transport Canada
Safe Boating Guide 
safety tips and requirements for pleasure crafts

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​tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/getting-started-safe-boating/getting-started-safe-boating

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Parks Canada
SUP Board
Safety Information

www.pc.gc.ca/en/voyage-travel/securite-safety/planche-paddleboard

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 STARTboating is an excellent website resource with a great video library complete with comprehensive, step-by-step information to assist you in a safe SUP Board trip.
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startboating.ca/en/stand-up-paddle-board

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Information on Lifejackets, and PFDs

Check out this link for clarification on the difference between lifejackets and PFDs

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https://csbc.ca/en/lifejackets-pfds-inflatables#:~:text=Personal%20Flotation%20Devices%20(PFDs)%2C,back%20so%20you%20can%20breathe.

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WANT YOUR OWN SUP BOARD?

Check out

SEA GODS!

​Beautifully designed iSUP (inflatable) boards, from Vancouver, BC.
(I just ordered my first board from Sea Gods!!!! Stay tuned for my review)
https://seagods.ca/


Prefer a hard board?
Blu Wave SUP   
https://bluwave.ca/

Not sure which one is best for you? Check out the article written by Doug Robichaud.
https://www.islesurfandsup.com/the-difference-between-inflatables-and-hard-paddle-boards/


Looking for further information? Frank Lawson's website is a rich resource.
paddlego.com/category/paddleboarding/

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Surf Ontario is located in Toronto Ontario. 
Knowledgeable and friendly staff. 
Comprehensive website

 https://surfontario.ca/

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