Get Your Boating License Today
BOATsmart! is the easiest and fastest way to get your Official Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC or Boating License). We include everything you need!

1. Study online
Narrated & animated to
help you learn.

2. Pass the test
Official, unlimited free retries
& guaranteed pass.

3. Print temp card now
Now you’re the Captain!
You card is in the mail.

Who needs a
Boating License?

All operators of motorized boats in Canada are required to obtain and carry a Pleasure Craft Operator Card regardless of age, length of both or engine horsepower. There’s a $250 fine for boating without it.

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Excellent
The course was thorough and the videos were well made. My only frustration is that it won’t let...
Jessica S
Posted
1 week ago
I am 14 years old and wanted to get my boat license to drive my fishing boat on a small in-land lake...
Jack F
Posted
3 weeks ago
The course was very good and the videos are very entertaining. Would suggest adding a tab on the...
Brandon B
Posted
1 month ago
Course was very informative and forced the student to slow down and read many of the slides as...
Aaron S
Posted
9 months ago
It was easy to follow along - the visual movies helped to convey all the info and the pictures...
Natalie H
Posted
9 months ago
It was good
Sarah M
Posted
9 months ago
Course was great. would be good to know what questions you got wrong on the quiz to help you learn.
Michael H
Posted
9 months ago
Excellent course! Love that it can be done at any pace
David W
Posted
9 months ago
It took way longer then I thought but the end test was much easier then I expected
Sarah K
Posted
10 months ago
Very thorough and comprehensive
Sally R
Posted
10 months ago

Perfect for
All ages
Animated, narrated and great for kids 8 years and older. Future captains study at their own pace and we’ll automatically track their progress.
Official printed
study guide
The perfect test companion. Follow along in your BOATsmart! Study Guide and use it for the open book exam.
