Course, Test & License
Free Retries Included $49.95
Transport Canada
Marine Safety & Security
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0N8
822,503 Certified
Canada’s Boating Educator
Unlimited Test Retries
Certified For Life
822,503 Certified
Canada’s Boating Educator
Unlimited Test Retries
Certified For Life
3 easy steps to 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. Take the New Course
Study up with our brand new Canadian Boating Safety Course. Animated and narrated lessons put you in the captain’s seat. Anywhere, on any device and perfect for all ages.
2. Ace the test
It’s easy. Our Transport Canada multiple-choice exam is open book with unlimited free retries. Basically, you’re guaranteed to pass and it’s good for life!
3. Get your Boating License
Print your temporary Pleasure Craft Operator Card immediately and we’ll see you on the water. Your permanent card will arrive by mail – but that’s not important, you’ll be out on the boat!
Who needs a
boating license?
Listen up! In Canada, all operators of motorized boats are required to obtain and carry a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (or Boating License) regardless of age, length of both or engine horsepower. There’s a $250 fine for boating without it.
Approved,
Accredited
& awesome
We've been making smart boaters for more than 15 years. BOATsmart! is Canada's largest Transport Canada Accredited Course Provider. Your BOATsmart! Card is also accepted in most U.S. states. We’ve got you covered!
We've been making smart boaters for more than 15 years. BOATsmart! is Canada's largest Transport Canada Accredited Course Provider. Your BOATsmart! Card is also accepted in more than 40 U.S. states. We’ve got you covered!
822,503 Smart
Boaters & growing
Made for boaters, by boaters. The BOATsmart! Course is the fastest, easiest way to get your Official Canadian Boating License. Study at your own pace and we'll automatically track your progress. We include 24/7 access, live customer support and a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Plus, exclusive partner discounts.
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Excellent
On the quizzes, it would be nice to know what you got wrong so you could go back and learn more...
Ashley I
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3 days ago
The course had great information. There were quite a few errors in the content: audio not including...
Kaitlyn H
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1 week ago
Audio cuts out part way through each module
Kayleigh N
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2 weeks ago
Some of the videos are too slow and repetitive but overall well done.
Bill G
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4 weeks ago
The coarse was very helpful and easy to follow. A lot of the pages would not play the audio though.
DANIEL P
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1 month ago
The course was well done and I learned a lot. My only complaint is that many of the pages had audio...
Michelle L
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1 month ago
The site was very easy to use and the lessons were engaging. The program well prepaires you for...
David O
Posted
1 month ago
Relevant and not over done.
Ryan B
Posted
1 month ago
Great course
AUSTEN B
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1 month ago
Very thorough course. I liked the addition of the videos and audio voiceover.
Esther V
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2 months ago
