- How do I get my boating license in Manitoba?
All operators of a motorized recreational watercraft used on Canadian waters must show proof of competency like the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). Transport Canada requires a minimum 3 hours of study before you can take the final online exam.
Take our official boating course
Our 6-chapter online boating safety course is the leading platform to obtain your Transport Canada boating license.
Take the boating exam
After the boating safety course, you will be all set to take the official 100% Transport Canada accredited boating exam.
Print your temporary boating license and go boating NOW!
Once you have successfully completed your Transport Canada final exam, print your temporary boating license right away and go boating in Ontario or any other Canadian province!
- Do you need a license to drive a boat in Manitoba?
Yes. All boaters must have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card to operate any powered watercraft. This law applies to all boaters, there are no exemptions. "Powered watercraft" means a watercraft fitted with any size motor, even an electric trolling motor.
- How much does the Manitoba boating license cost?
The cost of the boating license online safety course is only $ 59.95 plus taxes. This includes study time, the final Transport Canada exam and mailing of your first boating license.
- Who can drive a boat in Manitoba?
In Manitoba, every resident, regardless of age, is required to hold a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
There is no minimum age requirement for the boat license, but certain restrictions apply to operate a watercraft according to your age. You only need to pass the Transport Canada final exam.
- Does a pleasure craft operator card expire?
No, your Pleasure Craft Operator Card is valid for life and never needs to be renewed.
- Is the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (a.k.a. boating license) the same as a Pleasure Craft License or registration?
A pleasure craft operators card is considered as proof of competency proving the boater has completed a boating safety course and has the knowledge required to operate a vessel safely and understands the rules and regulations of navigating on Canadian waters. A pleasure craft licence or registration is a unique number the owner must display on the bow of the vessel. It is mandatory for all pleasure crafts equipped with motors of 10 horsepower (7.5 kilowatts) or more.
- How can I replace a lost or broken pleasure craft operator card?
Before we can replace a lost or damaged Pleasure Craft Operator Card we must be sure that we originally issued it to you. Check with us by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-607-2329 to talk to an agent, or you can fill in the lost card form on our website and we will contact you by email within 24 hours, during our office hours.
If you took your online course with AceBoater.com, log into your profile and click on "Order Replacement Cards".
- Do I need to have a driver’s license to get a Pleasure Craft Operators Card?
No, a drivers license is not required to obtain the Pleasure Craft Operators Card. However to operate a watercraft you must carry your Pleasure Craft Operator Card on board with you.
- Is the Transport Canada boating license mandatory in Manitoba?
Yes. The rule to qualify for the Canadian boating license (Pleasure Craft Operator Card) applies to all motorized watercraft throughout Canada, regardless of the length of the watercraft and the type and power of the motor used. You must have the card even while using an electric motor. Start the course!
- Is the Pleasure Craft Operator Card good anywhere in Canada?
Yes, the same card is issued for all the provinces and territories in Canada. Whether you're boating in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia(BC), Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Saskatchewan or Newfoundland, the card is legal across the country.
- Do you have to carry your card on you at all times?
Yes, all operators are required to carry the PCOC on board and have it readily available for inspection by law enforcement when operating a vessel.
- Do I have to be a Canadian resident to get a Pleasure Craft Operator Card?
For non-residents, proof of competency can take one of three forms: A Pleasure Craft Operator Card; A completed boat rental safety checklist (for power-driven rental boats); or, An operator card or equivalent which meets the requirements of their state or country.
- How long does the Canada boating license course take?
Transport Canada requires 3 hours of study. At Ace Boater we have developed a training program to make your study time virtually interactive and pleasant.
- Where to navigate in Manitoba?
Home to more than 110,000 lakes and rivers, Manitoba offers exceptional boating opportunities. Huge lakes, including Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba, as well as excellent fishing make the province a popular destination for boaters and anglers from around the world. Furthermore, Manitoba’s continental climate provides perfect boating weather during the summer months. Holders of Canada’s Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), commonly known as a “boating license” can enjoy Manitoba’s white sand shores and some of the clearest waters in the country.
Lake Winnipeg, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world, offers sandy beaches, stony shores, and excellent fishing. Meanwhile, West Hawk Lake is popular with people wanting to go boating, water skiing and scuba diving.
PCOC holders can explore the caves and coves of the stunning Little Limestone Lake. Its beautiful turquoise waters will make you think you’re in the Caribbean while its rich stocks of northern pike attract anglers from across the country.
Being one of Canada’s few stocked lakes, East Blue Lake has excellent fishing and divers can see up to 60 feet in its crystal clear waters. It also offers fun activities, such as motor boating and jet-skiing.
The man-made Lake of the Prairies offers various types of boat rentals, from pontoons for day trips to houseboats for longer stays. It is also ideal for walleye fishing, rivalled only by Dauphin Lake. Dauphin Lake’s shallow waters are popular among wake-boarders and t
