Ontario Boating License
It's the Law! Boaters in Ontario are required to carry a Pleasure Craft Operator Card*, commonly known as an Ontario Boating License when operating any motorized boat, regardless of age, size of boat or engine horsepower. When you obtain your boating license you will gain the knowledge to boat safely, boat with confidence and boat legally in Canada. Once obtained, the Official Pleasure Craft Operator Card is good for life and valid in all Canadian provinces! Boaters caught without the card* could face a minimum $250 fine.
Get Your Boating License in Ontario!
There are three steps to obtaining your boating license in Ontario:
Register with Transport Canada's Accredited Provider: BOATsmart!® Canada.
Complete the Online Boating Safety Course
Pass the Final Boating License Exam
Boating in Ontario
Boaters from around the world come to Ontario discover its waterways!
Ontario has more than 400,000 lakes, streams and rivers to explore and experience. Ontario borders four of the five Great Lakes; Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake Superior. In addition to the Great Lakes, Ontario has many other popular boating regions such as Georgian Bay, The Muskokas, Halliburton and the Kawartha Lakes. Check out the Ontario Boating Resources section for additional links and information for boating in Ontario.
Get your Boating License* before you go boating in Ontario!
*Pleasure Craft Operator Card or proof of competency
