Canada Boating (48)

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How to Get Your Ontario Boating License

The Ontario boating license is officially called the Pleasure Craft Operator Card, or PCOC. To get one, you'll need to complete a Transport Canada-approved safety course and pass the standardized exam at the end. The course generally takes 3–5 hours to complete, and you can do it…

Illustration of the BC flag, how to get a British Columbia boating license concept.

How to Get Your British Columbia Boating License

If you're interested in boating in British Columbia, you'll need a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). This certification serves as official proof of competency required by Transport Canada. Getting your PCOC shows that you've taken and passed a Transport Canada-approved boating safety course, which is necessary…

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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,…