Safe Boating

Whether it's sailing around the coastal waterways that make up the Salish Sea or exploring the nearly pristine expanse of the Great Bear Rainforest (one of Destination British Columbia's top ten places to go in B.C.), British Columbia offers boaters spectacular scenery, diverse wildlife (bears included), unspoiled wilderness and many friendly coastal towns and marinas. … Continue reading Safe Boating Tags: Boating, Boating Under the Influence, Float Plan, Licence, Life Jacket, Personal Flotation Device, PFD, Safety

Drowning Prevention

Unfortunately, drowning is the second leading cause of death in children in Canada. While many drownings occur at the pool or the lake, most infant drownings occur in bathtubs and other small amounts of water. Toddlers are more likely to drown in swimming pools, but ponds, rivers, and lakes can also be a serious threat. … Continue reading Drowning Prevention

Tags: Drowning, Injury Prevention, Lifejacket, Personal Flotation Device, Safety