The opportunities to enjoy your favourite water sport in Alberta feature many options.
Numerous waterways in provincial parks and recreational areas permit power boating,
waterskiing and jet boating.
Alberta Boating Regulations
As of September 15, 2009 all boaters operating on Alberta waters are required to
have the Pleasure Craft Operator Card in order to operate a powered watercraft.
This is a federal law that applies in all provinces, including Alberta. Powered
watercraft includes watercraft fitted with any size motor — even an electric trolling
motor.
There are several methods that for one to obtain the card:
Online Course and Exam
Take your exam on the internet. Effective
April 15th, 2011 the online exam process will change to a more comprehensive
format, including a minimum 3 hours of study time.
Challenge Exam
Students may challenge the exam in person at various boat shows and tradeshows across
Canada, such as the Calgary Boat Show,
Edmonton Boat Show, and at
Bass Pro Shops.
Classroom Courses
Take a Safe Boating Course in a classroom setting with an experienced Boating Safety
Instructor and learn the boating basics. Courses presently being offered in Alberta
are listed below: