If you want to get a Canadian boating license, you'll have 75 minutes (one hour and 15 minutes) to complete the boater safety test. You'll need to complete a boater education course before you can access the test. When you pass the test, you'll earn…
National Boating Safety Week, from May 16-22, 2026, in the U.S. and in Canada, is designed to promote awareness of boating safety measures to reduce accidents on the water. We don't share these statistics to scare you but rather to make you aware of the…
The type of life jacket you need depends on your activity and water conditions. Canoeing typically requires a Type III or Type V PFD for mobility and comfort while paddling, while general boating may require Type I, II, or III life jackets depending on water…
To get a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), Alberta boaters must pass a Transport Canada boating safety test, which has a strictly enforced one-hour and 15-minute (75-minute) time limit. Aspiring boaters should study to make the path to boat licensing as smooth as possible. So,…
Life jackets work by providing buoyancy, which helps keep a person afloat in the water. They use foam or inflatable chambers to displace water and create an upward force that keeps your head above the surface, even if you are tired, injured, or unable to…
