That brand-new boat has caught your eye. It’s your dream boat – the vessel that will allow you to freely sail the Canadian waterways. However, your dream also comes with “operational instructions” – all of which are supplied by the Canadian government. Buying a Boat for Pleasure Before buying a boat–showroom new–you’ll need to make…
What is the Definition of Pleasure Craft in Canada?
There are not many better ways to spend a sunny summer afternoon than out on the lake on a boat of your own. As you soak up sun rays, catch fish, or just hang out with your friends and family, having your own vessel can unlock countless hours of enjoyment. If you have been toying…
Making Your Way through the Pleasure Craft Electronic Licensing System
Transport Canada has many thousands of applications for registration certificates every year, and they want to make sure that everyone can get the forms they need as quickly as possible. If this is your first time applying for a registration certificate, and you don’t know what to do, then you may need some assistance in…
How to Transfer a Pleasure Craft License in Ontario?
If you live in Ontario, chances are you have been on a boat once or twice. With more than a quarter of a million lakes (about one-fifth of the entire world’s freshwater supply), this Canadian province is an ideal location for boaters. If you are thinking about purchasing your own boat for the first time,…
How do I transfer ownership of a pleasure craft in BC?
Are you looking to transfer ownership of your pleasure craft in BC? We understand that this process can be confusing, which is why we are here to provide comprehensive guidance and make it easier for you. With our online pleasure craft registration form, you will have no trouble transferring ownership of your vessel in a…
Renew or Transfer a Pleasure Craft License in Ontario
It is no mystery why so many boat owners are drawn to Ontario. With its staggering amount of freshwater lakes, this Canadian province is an outdoorsman’s paradise. Whether your interests are fishing-related, or you simply like to relax with friends and loved ones on the water, you could do a lot worse than taking your…
Pleasure Craft License Application & Everything You Need to Submit
One of the most common procedures when it comes to boating documentation with Transport Canada will be the pleasure craft license application. You will need to submit this when you have a pleasure craft that you don’t have to register for. This is a fairly easy process, but it can get a bit complicated if…
What is a Pleasure Craft Licence? We Have All the Answers For You
Plenty of recreational vessel owners ask us whether or not they have to register their boat with Transport Canada, to which we often say “no, but you will need a pleasure craft licence”. More often than not their response is, well, “what is a pleasure craft licence?” Well, if you too have this question, don’t…
What is a Pleasure Craft and How Can You Get a Licence For it? Here’s How
If you’ve looked through Canadian documentation requirements for vessels, you might have asked yourself what is a pleasure craft and why does it have to be licenced. If that’s the case, we are here to answer your questions. What is a Pleasure Craft? In accordance with Transport Canada’s boating documentation guidelines, a pleasure craft is…
Easily Obtain Your Pleasure Craft Licence At Our Portal
It’s highly possible that “pleasure craft” is one of the most enjoyable word combinations in the entire world. When put together, these words conjure up pictures of delightful, carefree days spent in the sun and on the lake with the people who are most important to you. However, it is difficult to enjoy even the…