If you’ve spent any time near the Great Lakes or other waterways in Ontario, you may have noticed an increase in the number of abandoned ships dotting the landscape. These boats, which are often left to rot in harbors or along the coast of Transport Canada s jurisdiction, are not only an eyesore, but they can…
As a boat owner in Canada, it is important to understand the rules and regulations, as well as the importance of a pleasure craft license and registration. Transport Canada, the Canadian government agency in charge of regulating the transportation industry, requires all operators of pleasure craft to have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) and…
In Ontario, as well as much of Canada, the new year marks the beginning of the boating season, which is just around the corner. In the event that one of your goals for the year 2023 is to acquire a vessel for recreational purposes, you will need to be familiar with the procedures necessary to…
Unfortunately, sometimes the activities and responsibilities of everyday life can interfere with the time that one would like to use while enjoying boating in Canada. The days that you are able to spend out on the lake and enjoy Canadian scenic views with the people you care about despite the demands of your job and…
Is it time to think about buying a new boat? With spring right around the corner, the lakes and rivers of Canada will soon be open to boaters, and with a vessel all your own, you will be able to partake in countless hours of leisure activity with your friends and family. Whether you are…
With springtime right around the corner, you may find yourself contemplating the idea of picking up a new hobby. Maybe you are looking for ways to unwind from the stresses of office life, and wish to explore the great Canadian outdoors? Perhaps you are looking for new and engaging ways to spend time with your…
Are you thinking about buying your own boat? If so, there are not many places on earth better than Canada. With hundreds of thousands of lakes at your disposal, there is no shortage of places where you can cruise and make waves. It is worth noting, however, that a boat can be a significant investment,…
It takes a certain type of individual to make boating their primary hobby. If you clamor for the warmer months so that you can get outside and cruise Canada’s waterways with your friends and loved ones, you may find yourself in the class of vessel owners. One of the great things about boat ownership is…
Making waves in the sunshine, having great, memorable times with friends and loved ones, all while taking in the great Canadian outdoors–does this sound appealing to you? If so, you may want to take a long, hard look at the prospect of boat ownership. When you own your own vessel, you give yourself the freedom…
It’s that time of year again–time to think about getting your boat out onto Alberta’s waterways. No matter what age you are, there is something you can enjoy about a day spent boating. As you head out and make waves with your friends and family, with the sun shining on your face and the wind…