Aids to Navigation

The Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG’s) Aids to Navigation program provides an effective mix of conventional and electronic aids to navigation in Canadian waters by:

• helping to make the movement of vessel traffic safe and quick;
• supporting protection of the marine environment;
• maintaining maritime safety; and
• assisting the progress of maritime commerce and ocean development.

Program activities include:

• establishing national standards for aids to navigation;
• providing and operating a system of floating, fixed and electronic aids to navigation;
• monitoring aids services; and
• providing safety information, such as Notices to Mariners (NOTMAR).

For more information on CCG’s Aids to Navigation program, go to:

Aids to Navigation

Levels of Service