What do you need in order to drive your car around? Well, for one, a licence, right? If you want to use your vehicle on the streets, you need a driver’s licence. Something similar will apply to recreational boats, for which you will need a pleasure craft licence in Ontario. Getting Your Pleasure Craft Licence…
Commercial vessel owners here in Canada know that, in order to operate their ships, they need to register them with Transport Canada. This registration will not only make it official that they properly had their vessel go through the corresponding process with Transport Canada, but it will also show that the owner is meeting the…
Isn’t it great owning a new boat? You now have the freedom of getting out on the water and enjoying scenery that most people don’t have the pleasure to. When it comes to being a new boat owner there are plenty of legal requirements involved in your pleasure craft. For that reason, it’s best to…
One of the key steps to owning a boat in Canada is obtaining a pleasure craft licence. All recreational vessels are required to display the “license number,” a special identification number provided by a pleasure craft license. You can quickly and easily apply for one online or renew your current license if you wish. We’ll cover…
You know you should get a Pleasure Craft license in BC or any other part of Canada but you do not know where to start? Are you tired of having to get your computer to process any type of different document? We have got you covered! In this article we will help you decide whether…
If that is the question you are wondering, we have got a simple answer for you: It is a requirement from Transport Canada when transferring the ownership of a boat. So, if you are planning to buy or sell a vessel in Alberta, you will need a Bill of Sale for an Alberta boat. Bill…
There are many reasons to boat in Ontario–about 250,000, to be exact. That is how many lakes there are in this great province, accounting for nearly one-fifth of the entire Earth’s fresh water supply. If you are looking to explore Ontario’s vast array of waterways with your vessel, you will want to make sure that…
Have you ever tried to get a pleasure craft licence before? Did you find the forms difficult to complete or confusing? You’re not alone! In this article, we break down why our online secured application for a pleasure craft licence is so much easier for boaters. We understand that paperwork can be a headache. While…
Buying a boat is a considerable investment. If you are preparing to make this financial leap, you have probably done a fair amount of research. You have gotten to know the different types of pleasure craft available to Canadian boaters. You have scoured online and print listings, looking for the perfect brand new or previously…
Has it always been a dream of yours to own your own boat? If so, you can hardly be blamed. Having the freedom to venture out on the water with your friends and family whenever you would like to is a great asset to your leisure time. Canada is home to a great bounty of…