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As long as you won't be operating the boat at some point, boat passengers are legally able to consume alcohol while on a boat in Canada.

Passengers can legally drink as long as the boat is equipped with the following: Permanent cooking facilities. Permanent sleeping facilities. A permanent toilet.

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### Can you drink on a boat if its docked?

While it isn't illegal to drink alcohol on a boat, it is against the law to operate a boat vessel under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

### Can you drink on a kayak in Canada?

Drinking and boating can cost you your driver's licence! Drinking and boating in Canada triggers the same penalties as does drinking and driving.

### Can you drink on a canoe?

Drinking and boating can cost you your driver's licence! Drinking and boating in Canada triggers the same penalties as does drinking and driving.

### Can you drink while fishing?

**Drinking and boating can cost you your driver's licence**! Drinking and boating in Canada triggers the same penalties as does drinking and driving.

### Can you drink alcohol while ice fishing?

Consuming alcohol in an ice hut is illegal. The only exemption is if the ice hut contains legitimate sleeping and cooking facilities.

 

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