Canada Boating (40)

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How to Register a Boat in BC in 2026

To register a boat in British Columbia, start by determining whether you need a Pleasure Craft License (PLC) or full vessel registration. A PLC is required for recreational boats with engines of 10 horsepower or more and can be obtained by applying online or by…

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How to Navigate Canadian Waterway Buoys

Canadian waterway buoys are floating navigation markers maintained by the Canadian Coast Guard or local authorities. They help guide boaters, mark safe channels, and warn of hazards. Buoys are grouped into different types—lateral, cardinal, special, and hazard—and can be identified by their colors (red, green,…

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How to Get a Boating License in Toronto

If you want to boat in Toronto, you're legally required to have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), which you may also know as a "boating license." To get the PCOC, you'll need to complete a Transport Canada–approved boater safety education course through an accredited…

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How to Get a Replacement Pleasure Craft Operator Card

If you need to replace your PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operator Card), you can contact your original course provider or use an online replacement service. Provide the required information, pay a fee, and they'll send you a replacement card. There's also a lookup tool if you…

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How to Get a Boating License in Saskatchewan

To get a boating license in Saskatchewan, you'll need to complete an approved course for your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), which is essentially your Canadian boating license. Once you take the course, you'll need to pass the Transport Canada-approved test at the end. You…