As the weather gets warmer, thousands of boaters across the
province are preparing for another summer on the water.
According to Boating Ontario, more than 15 million Canadians
enjoy boating because of the "emotional, behavioural and
psychological benefits of being near, around, on, or in
water."
And we live in the ideal country to enjoy this activity. Canada
has more than 247,000 kilometres of coastline, more than any other
country in the world, Statistics Canada reports.
Ontario is ideal for boaters. One-fifth of the province's
total area is aquatic, with more than 250,000 lakes, including four
of the five Great Lakes, along with countless rivers, waterways and
canals.
Whether you have a simple kayak or a cabin cruiser, boating has
been credited with boosting mental and physical health. It is a
great way to spend a summer day.
