You finally took the plunge and bought that new pleasure craft you’ve been dreaming about for years. Now it’s sitting in your driveway, gleaming in the sunlight, whispering sweet promises of lazy days on the lake and exciting adventures on Canadian waterways. How to Register Your New Boat in Canada Before you can shove off…
So you finally got that boat you’ve always dreamed of and can’t wait to hit the water for a day or even a week of leisure. Today, the sun is shining on the lake – everything is aglitter! Suddenly, something dawns on the horizon. A question pops into your head: “Do I have the necessary…
The question of how to renew a pleasure craft license in Canada is one of the most common ones in order to make sure your boat stays legal and safe. Even though Transport Canada has always been in charge of this process, more and more Canadians are using online services like the National Vessel Registry…
Any boat owner will tell you that changing the name of their vessel is a momentous occasion. When you change the name of your boat, you need to make sure you are following Transport Canada’s rules. This is true whether you are changing the name to reflect a new owner, a new stage in your…
So, after years of thinking about it, it is finally time to buy a boat of your own. You can hardly be blamed for pulling the trigger–with your own vessel, you are free to head out onto one of Canada’s thousands of lakes whenever the urge strikes you. There simply are not many better ways…
One of the great things about boating is that it is an activity that virtually anyone can enjoy. People of all ages can have fun and make memories by spending a day out on the lake, be it partaking in water sports, fishing, or just taking in the serenity of the Canadian outdoors. While boating…
If you sit and think about it, what is your favorite to spend a warm, sunny day? Do you envision yourself out on the lake, casting lines, or water skiing with your friends and family? If so, you might find that owning your own boat can unlock hours of enjoyment in the great Canadian outdoors.…
With the summer months quickly approaching, you may find yourself looking for new ways to spend time in the great Canadian outdoors. In terms of leisure activities that allow you to reconnect with nature, it is tough to beat boating. Picture it now: you are out on the water, the cooler is full of drinks…
If you own your own boat, you have probably spent some time down at the dock or the marina taking in all the various types of vessels out on the water. In truth, there are a wide array of different types of boats out there, from small canoes to large industrial barges. While all vessels…
If you are a resident of Alberta, or if you frequently spend time in the province, you understand that it is a uniquely special place to boat. With many scenic lakes to make waves on and take in the breathtaking vistas, there aren’t many better places in the world to launch a vessel. As your…