AVA is more than a sailing school. It's a place where sailing and adventure enthusiasts gather. Founded by innovative individuals, AVA values ​​respect, inclusion, and collaboration. Approved by the Fédération de Voile Québec and Voile Canada, the AVA team is made up of instructors and assistants who have obtained the necessary accreditations and certificates to teach cruising sailing. To align with AVA's corporate culture and mission, all of our team members and partners have been carefully selected. Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada

The Blanchons Marine Center is a non-profit sailing and cruising school founded in 1976. Our mission is to make sailing and everything that surrounds it, including the sea and the marine world, accessible to as many people as possible. We are certified by Sail Canada and the Quebec Sailing Federation. Since our inception, we have trained over 5,000 students in safe sailing. In the summer, we offer sailing courses at various levels in Quebec on our two sailboats located in Rimouski. In the winter, we offer courses in the Caribbean from the island of St. Martin on our 40-foot sailboat. Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Founded in 1980, the Borealis Sailing Centre (the Centre) is a non-profit organization based in the Ottawa-Gatineau region that promotes and teaches safe sailing techniques. Our main program takes place on the Ottawa River, on beautiful Lac Deschênes. The Centre offers training and sailing outings (days, evenings and weekends) that allow members to deepen their knowledge and practice their sailing skills. Our sailboats, Nika (7.6m/25ft keelboat) and Zephyr (8.5m/28ft keelboat), are moored at the Aylmer Marina. We also organize sailing weeks elsewhere, like in Georgian Bay. Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

The mission of the Boucaniers Sailing School is to promote a passion for cruising sailing through a professional, fun and safety-oriented approach. Just like the Buccaneers of a more distant era, learn to live your passion for water, wind and navigation. The Boucaniers Sailing School offers a patient instructor who generously shares his knowledge and knows how to guide you according to your abilities. Thanks to his diverse skills, Stéphane Plante will guide you through your introduction to the world of sailing. Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada

Training for the whole family. Écovoile Baie-des-Chaleurs is a solidarity cooperative and water sports center located in Carleton-sur-Mer, an exceptional location. Come sail with us on one of the most beautiful bodies of water in the world. Carleton-sur-Mer, Quebec, Canada

We have been specialists in teaching keelboat and dinghy sailing skills for over 40 years. The sailing school is a gathering place where several generations of sailors have learned and grown around a shared passion. There reigns an atmosphere of good humor and respect conducive to the sharing of knowledge. Oka, Quebec, Canada

Discover sailing at the Lachine Sailing School on the magnificent Lake St. Louis in a friendly atmosphere. Since 1976, our non-profit organization has been promoting safe sailing. Please contact us for more information about our services. Our summer sailing camps welcome young people aged 5 to 17 to discover and learn sailing. Led by qualified and passionate instructors, the young sailors will progress from practical sailing to sailing theory. Courses for adults - discover and learn the sport of sailing with our group lessons in the evening or on weekends, or our private lessons. Lachine, Quebec, Canada

Based at the Marina du Parc Nautique de Lévy, the Formation Nautique Québec sailing school can help you experience life at the rhythm of the wind and tides. Discovering sailing on the St. Lawrence is sure to be an unforgettable experience. From beginner to advanced, everyone can learn to sail or improve their skills. All our instructors are certified and recognized by the relevant authorities to offer you quality instruction that promotes safe sailing in a stimulating environment. Quebec, QC Canada

Dreaming of adventure while learning to sail? Ohana offers a wide range of courses, training programs, certifications, and advanced sailing experiences. Longueuil, Québec, Canada

Sailing is freedom... if you don't depend on anyone. The ultimate goal of the PREMIER VENT Sailing School is to make our students independent aboard a cruising sailboat, to set them free. A day of sailing, like any long cruise, is a journey full of pitfalls. Navigation, maneuvers, and mechanics often lead to pitfalls that must be avoided. With PREMIER VENT, you will become a good crew member and then a good skipper, by practicing, practicing and re-practicing your maneuvers. During your training sessions aboard our sailboats, you'll have the opportunity to practice and make mistakes. You'll develop your skills, reflexes, and seamanship, giving you the freedom to embark on your own cruise. Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Sailing-cruising school. Training on Lake St-Louis and the St-Laurent River. Ready to Turn is a school approved by the Quebec Sailing Federation and Sail Canada. It is an affiliated partner of the Quebec Lifesaving Society. Our training programs comply with the requirements of Sail Canada, Voile Québec and Transport Canada's Recreational Boating School Standard. Beauharnois, Quebec, Canada

Dinghy sailing and windsurfing lessons, as well as sailing excursions, will be offered from June to September. We will also offer 8 weeks of sailing camps for ages 5 to 17, a sailing team, marina services, and group nautical discovery tours. Finally, non-motorized boat rentals will be available starting the last weekend of May. Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, Canada

Located in Magog, in the Eastern Townships, we offer classes, vacation clubs, dry docking services, and watercraft rentals. Lake Memphremagog is our favorite playground, and we want to make it accessible to everyone! We offer a wide range of sailing courses for children and adults throughout the season: group sailing courses to obtain certified sailing certifications, private sailing courses to experience a unique experience, and competitive sailing courses. Let the fair wind take you far with our lessons! Magog, Québec, Canada

Learn to be a good crew member in complete safety on a sailboat. Initiation to sailing course covers the basics of sailing and will allow you to discover if you are ready for your next adventure! Basic skipper certificate - The aim of the course: to acquire the necessary skills to be able to sail safely, as skipper or crew member, on a 6 to 10 meters sailboat. Opportunity to pass the Sailing Canada exam to obtain the permit. Baie-D'Urfe, Quebec, Canada

Founded by Captain Jack in 2017, VCJ is a team of passionate sailors, whose main objective is to give you the sailing experience you dream of. Would you like to discover sailing during a happy hour? Improve yourself? Obtain your captain title? Going for a week in Europe or the West Indies to obtain your certification or to disconnect on board a catamaran? Take part in a unique yoga retreat? Have your boat delivered? Or embark on a delivery trip to gain experience of several days of navigation? Explore the sailing experiences we offer you! Montreal, QC Canada

Since 2009, all operators of motorboats, including personal watercraft, are required to hold an official Canadian boating license, the Pleasure Craft Operator Card. Get yours today with our fun and engaging boat safety course! Our boater safety course for the Transport Canada-approved online boating exam is stress-free, easy to understand and includes several interactive videos and quizzes. Retries for your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) are unlimited and free of charge. All you need to do is create a student account, study the online boat safety course and take the exam on desktop, laptop or even your phone. Satisfaction is guaranteed! Dorval, QC Canada

Discover sailing with your family or in a small group. Are you a beginner or rather a seasoned sailor? Located at the Marina of the Port of Quebec, Vieux Port Yachting offers a wide range of sailing lessons and motor boat lessons according to your level of experience thanks to its sailing or motor boat school. Quebec City, Quebec Canada

Voile Mercator is a sailing school approved by Sail Canada and the Québec Sailing Federation and is also accredited by Aventure Écotourisme Québec. Our sailing courses range from 2 days and up and are for mariners of all levels. The following beginners to advanced courses are all on board classes, meaning they take place on a fully equipped live on board Sailboat. Learning to live on board is an important element of our courses. We value being part of a group day and night, sharing meals, daily tasks and working together as team to sail and navigate. Life on board is the best part of the sailing world, come and discover it with us! Voile Mercator has a fleet of fully equipped sailboats in excellent condition ready for you to sail safely and in total comfort. Saguenay, Quebec, Canada