Colaizzi Fitness has 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

www2.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/marinesafety/tp-511e.pdf

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

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

 https://surfontario.ca/

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

Interested in inflatable SUP boards?
iROCKER Paddle Boards   https://irockersup.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/