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AceBoater.com and the Canadian boating license

Since 2001, AceBoater.com has been proud to offer you the easiest way to get your pleasure craft operator card.

Aceboater.com has certified over 200 000 boaters throughout Canada to date.

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To get your AceBoater boating licence, you must pass the Transport Canada boating exam. Once you have successfully passed the test, you may immediately print out your temporary pleasure craft operator card. It is recognized throughout Canada. Anyone failing to present proof of competency risks a minimum of $250 fine.

Online safe boating course

The online online safe boating course includes all you need to know about boating safety:

  • how to react in an emergency;
  • required safety equipment for each type of boat;
  • laws and regulations relating to pleasure crafts;
  • rules on the waterways;
  • buoys, etc.

This knowledge allows you to operate your boat more safely.

Online Safe boating course review

If you already have your pleasure craft operator card and want to go back to review some sections of the course, you will always have access to the online boat manual. We have an online section where you can check updates in boating safety.

Who needs a Pleasure Craft Operator Card?

All operators of motor boats used for recreational purposes in Canadian waters must have proof of competency. Proof of competency is mandatory, regardless of age or the type of motor used.  

Online safe boating course with AceBoater... YOUR way to get certified!

Get your pleasure craft operator card online today, at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home. Once you have successfully passed the test, you may immediately print out your temporary boat card. Ace your boating exam today!

The Canadian Pleasure craft operator card is required, whether for personal watercraft, motorized boat of any size, a boat with any type of motor (inboard or outboard) including electric motors, a wakeboard boat, a pontoon, a houseboat, a fishing boat, a deck boat, a boat for water skiing, etc. Obtaining your Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card online is the best way to acquire the knowledge to navigate with confidence. The pleasure craft operator card is good for life, no need to renew it every year. Age requirements.

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AceBoater.com is one of the first boating safety schools to receive Transport Canada's accreditation to provide quality training for the boating safety program. Since 2001, thousands of Canadians across the country have trusted AceBoater.com for their online boating exam in order to get their pleasure craft operator card because of our complete and simple online training and our professional and experienced staff.

Lost or broken cards

If you've already done your boating exam and have lost or damaged your pleasure craft operator card or if it has been stolen, AceBoater Canada can reissue a new pleasure craft operator card.

The pleasure craft operator card is also called a boat license, pleasure craft license, boating license, boaters license or pleasure craft license.

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Boating license Canada

Our website offers safe boating courses and boating licenses throughout Canada. You can get your AceBoater boat licence in the following provinces: New Brunswick (NB), Nova Scotia (NS), Prince Edward Island (PEI), Ontario (ON) - boat license Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia (BC) - boating license BC, boating license Quebec (QC) boating license alberta. And in all big cities like Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton, Mississauga, Winnipeg, Brampton, Hamilton, Surrey, Halifax, London, Markham.

Our professional and experienced staff for classroom lessons as well as our simple and accessible online training will help you acquire the knowledge to prepare you for your boating exam.

Contact us

Need help? Our professionals at AceBoater are available to help you. We are dedicated to making you better pleasure craft operators. If you have any questions, please contact the Canadian Safe Boating School (ESNQ / CSBS) by phone on our information line at 1-800-607-2329 or by email. Confidentiality and security of your information are provided by our secure website, as required by Canadian law on personal information. The Canadian Safe Boating School is an organization providing training in order for you to obtain your pleasure craft license. AceBoater encourages safe practices so that water activities are enjoyable for all everywhere in Canada.