Boating Safety Course - Study Guide Canada

Here is a host of interesting and relevant information on boating safety in Canada. Do not hesitate to use this section to update your boating knowhow. This is additional information. It is not the mandatory online boating safety course.

  • Bow: Front of a boat.
  • Stern: Rear of a boat.
  • Starboard: Right side of a boat.
  • Port: Left side of a boat.
  • Hull: Body of a boat.
  • Gunwale: Upper edge of boat's side (generally pronounced gunnel)
  • Cleat: Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened.

Information about the boat
License - Registration - Transfer - HIN

Safety rules
Priority - Safe speed

Things to check before leaving
Trip plan - Weather - Loading

Boat pre-departure checklist
Weather condition
Arm signal - Distress
Orange flag
Carbon monoxide
Four stages of cold water immersion
Survival in cold water - HELP position
Heat stroke

Are you interested in enhancing your boating experience?

Aceboaters' boating safety course is accredited by Transport Canada, allowing us to educate students on topics such as navigation rules, buoy meanings, boating navigation lights, potential hazards, emergency response procedures, and boating regulations.

Upon successful completion of our course, you will obtain your pleasure craft operator card which is recognized and valid across North America.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to obtain your official Canadian boating license. Sign up now!  

Step 1

STUDY AT YOUR OWN PACE

  • Register and pay only (online course, final test and the card included).
  • Complete an easy-to-read study guide.
Step 2

TAKE THE FINAL TEST

  • Transport Canada's official final test.
  • Free tests retries - Risk free.
  • Open-book final test.
Step 3

PRINT YOUR CERTIFICATE

  • Print your temporary card immediately and start boating now! It is valid for 60 days.
  • Your official Pleasure Craft Operator Card will be mailed within 30 days.
  • The card is good for life.
Register

Canadian Boating License
Get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card today and discover boating in your province. The boating license is valid throughout Canada.

Ontario

Ontario Boating License
Ontario Boating License

British Columbia

British Columbia Boating License
British Columbia Boating License

Alberta

Alberta Boating License
Alberta Boating License

Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan Boating License
Saskatchewan Boating License

Manitoba

Manitoba Boating License
Manitoba Boating License

New Brunswick

New Brunswick Boating License
New Brunswick Boating License

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Boating License
Nova Scotia Boating License

Quebec

Quebec Boating License
Quebec Boating License

Newfoundland

Newfoundland and Labrador Boating License
Newfoundland and Labrador Boating License

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island Boating License
Prince Edward Island Boating License

Northwest Territories

Northwest Territories Boating License
Northwest Territories Boating License

Nunavut

Nunavut Boating License
Nunavut Boating License

Yukon

Yukon Boating License
Yukon Boating License

Boating License & Pleasure Craft Operator Card online exam - Accredited Transport Canada

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