Canada Boating (48)

Man and woman on jet ski, boating license for jet ski in Manitoba concept.

Do You Need a Boating License for a Jet Ski in Manitoba?

Federal law requires all boaters operating a jet ski (personal watercraft, or PWC) to carry a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), commonly referred to as a “boating license.” This requirement applies to all operators, regardless of jet ski horsepower or user age. So, do you…

Man and boy jet ski riders, Quebec boating license for jet ski concept.

Do You Need a Boating License for a Jet Ski in Quebec?

If you're planning to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) like a jet ski in Quebec, you need what's called a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). Even though that's its official name, a lot of people call it a Canada boaters license. It's a federal requirement…