Since last year, Transport Canada has announced a proposal to charge a fee on pleasure craft’s users to expand the number of them that require a licence and shorten the renewal period. The new implementation seeks to modernize Canada’s transportation laws, regulations, fees and services. If you own a pleasure craft operating in Canada, it’s…
If you operate a pleasure craft in Canada, you need to learn what Transport Canada says about compliance. The governmental department manages transport in Canada covering the regulation of marine, air, rail, and road activities. It operates through the country’s Minister of Transport. Transport Canada: Pleasure Craft Rules To learn more about the legal operation…
If you have a passion for boating, there are not many better places on Earth to explore than the waters of Canada. This beautiful, northern nation is home to hundreds of thousands of pristine lakes, as well as many winding rivers and thousands of miles of ocean coastline on both the Atlantic and Pacific. While…
As we near a new year, another boating season will quickly be upon us. After the stress and rigamarole that comes with the holidays, you may find that you are especially eager to get out on the water and relax. Before you start thinking about when you can launch your vessel for the first time…
Canada is home to hundreds of thousands of freshwater lakes. If you are an avid fisherman or boater, there is no place on Earth quite like our humble, northern nation. If you are looking to explore Canada’s bountiful bodies of water, the best avenue for doing so is purchasing your very own boat. When you…
Are you thinking about purchasing a brand new boat? If so, you have probably begun the process of researching which type of vessel is right for you. Of course, you have probably also discovered that there are nearly an infinite number of possibilities when it comes to makes and models. What you ultimately decide on…
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…
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…
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…
Have you recently purchased your own boat? If so, you are likely eager to get out on the water and begin making memories with your friends and family. As you start making plans, packing your supplies, and hitching your boat to your trailer, it may be helpful to make sure that your paperwork is all…