May 15, 2026 - Dartmouth, Nova Scotia - National Defence / Canadian Coast Guard
The Canadian Coast Guard's seasonal inshore rescue boat stations across Atlantic Region will open on May 16, 2026:
- Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (in Terra Nova National Park)
- Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
- Conception Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (in Conception Bay South)
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
- Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador (in Lewisporte)
- Pictou, Nova Scotia
- Saint John, Nova Scotia
- Shediac, New Brunswick
Inshore rescue boat stations are crewed by post-secondary students hired and trained by the Canadian Coast Guard. They provide additional maritime search and rescue service during the busy summer recreational boating season.
Waterways remain very cold at this time of year and take much longer to warm up when compared to the air. Boaters are reminded to take necessary precautions when near or on waterways. Transport Canada's Safe Boating Guide is an excellent source of information in preparation for the recreational boating season.
Emergencies on the water can be reported 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by using channel 16 via marine VHF radio or by calling the regional emergency line: Report a search and rescue incident - Canada.ca.
