Do you operate a motorized watercraft in British Columbia? Then you need a Pleasure Craft Operator Card, often called a Boating License.
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Do you operate a boat with a motor in British Columbia? Then by law you need to carry a valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card (also called a Boating License). As of September 15, 2009 all boaters operating in British Columbia waters – and right across Canada – are required to have a Boating License in order to operate a powered watercraft.
This is a federal law that applies in all provinces, including BC. Powered watercraft includes any vessel fitted with any size motor — even an electric trolling motor!
Take your exam on the internet. You can take this online course, which is followed by a Transport Canada online final test. In approximately 3 hours, you can have your Boating License.
Students can challenge the Transport Canada exam in person at recognized boat shows and tradeshows across Canada.
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Students can challenge the Transport Canada exam in person at recognized boat shows and tradeshows across Canada, such as the Vancouver International Boat Show.
Whether you call it a BC boating license or a PCOC, you need to carry one onboard if you operate a boat with a motor. Get your PCOC with BOATERexam.com®.
A. All operators of powered watercraft used for recreational purposes within Canada require the card as of September 15, 2009.
A. No, there is no age exemption – this law applies to all operators, regardless of age.
A. Yes. The Pleasure Craft Operator Card is good for life with no annual fees.
A. The card is valid in each province; Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British Columbia (BC), Prince Edward Island (PEI), Saskatchewan, Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador (NFLD).