Boating in Canada is a unique privilege. With hundreds of thousands of lakes, numerous rivers, and a nearly endless amount of coastline, our nation has no shortage of pristine waterways to explore on your boat. Whether your interests are in fishing or just plain old sightseeing, owning your own boat can allow you to enjoy…
As we enter the throes of yet another beautiful Canadian boating season, it is time to gear up your vessel. Before you untie from the dock and head out on the waves, you are going to want to make sure that your boat is fueled up and current on its routine maintenance. Additionally, you should…
Buying a new boat is a uniquely exciting occasion. Whether you are upgrading from a previous vessel that you and your family have outgrown, or if you are brand new to boat ownership, you are probably pretty antsy to get your new vessel out on the water. This is understandable since the process to buy…
One of the great things about boat ownership is getting to feel the wind in your hair and the sun on your face. With your own vessel, you can take to the waves whenever you would like, building lasting, meaningful memories with your friends and family. As you cruise the waves, however, sometimes you can…
Are you thinking about purchasing a new boat? Whether you are upgrading from your current vessel or experiencing boat ownership for the first time, this can be cause for excitement. With your new boat, you will be able to take to the waters of Canada whenever you would like, free to untie from the dock…
With another beautiful Canadian boating season nearly upon us, you are probably eager to get out on the water. And, of course, why would you not be? Canada is home to hundreds of thousands of freshwater lakes and nearly endless, expansive coastlines. To put it another way, our nation can be aptly described as a…
One of the great things about boating is that it can be enjoyed by just about anyone. No matter what age you may be, there is something uniquely pleasurable about getting out on the water with your friends or loved ones. In Canada, with our ample supply of freshwater lakes and thousands of miles of…
Ontario is known as a boater’s paradise for good reason. With more than 250,000 freshwater lakes, this Canadian province is home to nearly one-fifth of the entire world’s freshwater supply. As you can likely imagine, such a great bounty of lakes affords ample opportunities for Canadian boaters. If you are thinking about purchasing a vessel…
Summertime is associated with having fun in the sun, but unfortunately, it’s also a time of year when there is a higher incidence of accidents. Transport Canada would like to take this opportunity to remind owners of vessels registered in Canada of some key safety guidelines that should be kept in mind when enjoying canal…
Suppose you own a vessel in Canada or any other kind of recreational vehicle. In that case, you know how essential it is to maintain the vehicle in a healthy and reliable operation state. But what happens if you don’t have a lot of expertise working with this kind of thing? What happens if you…