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GET YOUR LICENSE
TODAY
Fast, official and easy. Take your BOATsmart!® Exam online and get your Canadian boating license for life.
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1. STUDY ONLINE
Comprehensive narrations & animations help you learn.
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2. ACE THE TEST
Unlimited free retries guarantee you'll pass.
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3. GET ON THE WATER
Congrats Captain! Your permanent card is in the mail.
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Proud to be Canada's Boating Educator. Join the crew!
Who needs a license to drive a boat?
All operators of motorized boats in Canada are required to obtain and carry a Pleasure Craft Operator Card regardless of age, length of boat or engine horsepower. There’s a $250 fine for boating without it.
WE'RE BOATERS TOO,
SO WE GET IT
Think of us as your second mate. We’re here to help 7 days a week, and we’ve certified more than 650,000 boaters across the country. Our bilingual Customer Experience team can help answer questions about your license, laws, new boating regulations and some great tips.
Watch, listen
& learn
Animated, narrated & perfect for all ages.
Animated lessons
make it easy
Our animated, narrated and interactive lessons guide your learning experience and help you pass.
Everything you need
included
The BOATsmart!® Course includes all the knowledge you need to pass the test and boat with confidence.
Study at your
own pace
BOATsmart!® automatically tracks your progress on any device. Take it anywhere, anytime.
Designed for all ages
& skill levels
Designed in Canada, by Canadian boaters and subject matter experts just for you.
Trusted by
Canadians
Designed and developed in Canada by boaters just like you.
Lake Simcoe, Barrie, ON
Billy Allen
Pro Wakeboarder
“Amazing job!”
“Wow, you guys have done an amazing job! Way more interactive and interesting than 8 years ago when I first took an exam. I am very impressed.“
Eagle Lake, Dryden, ON
Gordon Pusnik
Kayaker & Professional Photographer
“Great Course!”
“A lot of great information and visuals in this course. I especially enjoyed the videos, those poor crash test dummies! I also appreciated the extra pdf downloads, such as the pre-season checklist and trip plan. Well done!“
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Everything you need to pass the test & boat with confidence.
Replacement cards
Lost? Damaged? Need some back-ups for the cottage or boat?