While boating can unlock a true sense of freedom and unlimited hours of leisure, the cost for entry can be high. With this in mind, there is a robust secondary boat market in Canada, and many boaters opt to purchase previously owned vessels. While there can be great value found in a used boat, you…
When it comes to boating destinations, few are superior to Alberta, Canada. Home to more than 600 lakes and nearly 250 rivers, this province offers ample opportunities for boat owners to make lasting memories. Before you hitch your boat to your truck and take off for a day on the water, however, you are going…
Purchasing a boat can be a significant turning point in your life. However, you’ll want to make sure you comprehend all boat registration steps and obligations before you start this new seafaring phase. One of the main pieces of information you must familiarize yourself with for the forms is your vessel’s port of registry. According…
Filling out the proper Transport Canada documentation is the responsibility of every vessel owner. It’s a chore, but one that has to be done, and at our site, we make it as easy as can be. Another responsibility of every vessel owner: safety. That’s always true but especially so while COVID-19 is still out there.…
A boat tour business will be deemed a commercial operation under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001 and therefore subject to different rules, unlike the transport Canada pleasure craft licence, which is quite easy to obtain. Any waterborne enterprise opened for the express purpose of making profit comes under the banner of commercial. The certification and…
“Licence to boat.” Just reading the phrase can be enough to send your imagination aflame. Being able to go out on your own, on your vessel, legally and how you want: it’s a powerful, intoxicating kind of freedom. However, to get to that freedom, you have to go through so much. You have to find…
Are you trying to ensure that your vessel is fully licenced before you take it out in the water? There are specific rules and regulations regarding the licensing of pleasure boats in Canada, and if you want to get through the process relatively smoothly, then you may need to find someone to help you process…
Are you thinking about purchasing your very own boat? Maybe it has been a lifelong dream to own your own vessel, guaranteeing you the freedom to head out on the water whenever you want? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of Canadians make use of our country’s ample lakes and waterways with their recreational…
We now live in a world where more of us are constantly on the move, especially with the new technology and everyday demands. Although you may have been accustomed to staying at the same house, area, or company address for many years in the past, with people looking to update their houses and working spaces,…
In very simple terms, a vessel used specifically for recreational activities and personal enjoyment is referred to as a pleasure craft. A vessel used for any other purpose is referred to as a commercial or non-pleasure vessel. Owning a recreational or pleasure craft vessel is a fun and wonderful way to spend time with loved…