Boating can have a strong allure to those with a sense of adventure. With so many waterways out there to explore–oceans, rivers, lakes–you can launch your boat just about anywhere there is water. In your time as a vessel owner, you might find that your interests will evolve, and you may develop the drive to…
The Differences Between Vessel Licensing and Registration
Are you thinking about purchasing your very own boat for the first time? If so, you are probably excited to get out on Canadian waters and make waves with your friends, family, and loved ones. Before you can untie from the dock and feel the wind on your face, however, you have some work to…
How to Register a Boat in Canada?
When it comes to boating, there are not many better destinations in the world than Canada. Nestled at the top of North America, this humble, northern nation is home to hundreds of thousands of lakes–about one-fifth of the world’s freshwater supply–countless rivers, and nearly endless miles of coastline. As many of these waterways are pristine…
Understanding the Transport Canada Boat Registry
One interesting aspect of boat ownership is that there are varying levels to it. On the one hand, you have your recreational boater, which makes up most of the boat ownership demographic in Canada. On the other hand, you have boats that are used for commercial activities such as charters, barges, and more. As boats…
Working with Transport Canada: Bill of Sale for a Boat
As a boat owner, it is entirely possible that your vessel’s needs will evolve over time. The boat you have today may not suit the needs of you and your family a year or two from now. One of the great things about boating, however, is that there are a nearly unlimited variety of boats…
What to Know About Changing the Name of a Boat
The great thing about boating is that it can indulge your individualist streak. Having the freedom to venture out and make waves whenever you would like can allow you to liberate yourself from the drudgery of daily life. When you own your own boat, you also have the luxury of being able to put your…
How to Get Your Ontario Boat License Online?
As we enter the fall season, there is no better time to get your boat out on the water. Taking in the autumnal sights in Canada with your friends and loved ones is better enjoyed on a boat, and you will want to be getting some voyages in before winter arrives. Before you set out…
Water Safety – Important Tips for Ontario Boat License Applicants
Obtaining an Ontario boat license may be challenging, but if you keep these water safety suggestions in mind, the application will go more quickly and easily. Before you go out into the open water, you should know how to handle your boat in a secure manner, and you should never break the laws and regulations…
What is the Canada Shipping Act, and how does it affect you?
Do you own a boat in the country of Canada? If this is the case, you must educate yourself on the Canada Shipping Act and how it impacts your time on the water. You must clearly understand what this Act entails for you to comply with the rules and restrictions it establishes for vessels operating…
What Small Business Owners Should Know About Small Vessel Registration and Compliance?
Being informed of the small vessel registration and Compliance program in Canada is something that every individual who owns a boat in the country needs to do. This program is responsible for registering all boats in Canada that are less than nine meters in length and ensuring that these vessels comply with all applicable safety…