Find education resources for recreational boaters

As a regulator, Transport Canada accredits third-party organizations and businesses (course providers) to provide boating safety education and tests to the public and to issue Pleasure Craft Operator Cards. All fees for courses, tests and card replacement services are established by course providers. Fees for services may vary among course providers.

On this page

• List of accredited course providers
• Resources for recreational boaters

List of accredited course providers

Course providers accredited by Transport Canada are listed below in alphabetical order. Contact a course provider to find services in your area.

• Académie de Sécurité Nautique (available in French only)
  Telephone: 418-668-0047
  Language: French
  Classroom courses: QC
• AceBoater.com
  Telephone: 1-800-607-2329
  Language: English and French
  Classroom courses: QC
  Online study guide and test: Available
• Alberta Hunter Education Instructors' Association
  Language: English
  Telephone: 1-866-852-4342
  Classroom courses: AB
  Online study guide and test: Available
• Aqua Safe
  Telephone: 613-791-4521
  Language: English
  Classroom courses: ON
• Better Boating Safe Boat Training
  Telephone: 1-877-723-2628
  Language: English
  Classroom courses: ON
  Online study guide and test: Available
• Boat-Ed.com
  Telephone: 1-800-830-2268
  Language: English
  Online study guide and test: Available
• BOATERexam.com
  Telephone: 1-866-688-2628
  Language: English and French
  Online study guide and test: Available
• BOATsmart!
  Telephone: 1-866-688-2628
  Language: English and French
  Online study guide and test: Available
• CanadaBoatSafety.com
  Telephone: 1-888-885-8830
  Language: English
  Classroom courses: MB
  Online study guide and test: Available
• Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers (members only)
  Email: PCOC@cadets.gc.ca
  Language: English and French
• Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
  Telephone: 416-293-2438
  Language: English and French
  Classroom courses: BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, PE, NS, NL, NB
  Online study guide and test: Available.
• Drive A Boat Canada
  Telephone: 1-833-322-2628
  Language: English and French
  Online study guide and test: Available
• freecourse.ca
  Telephone: 613-791-4521
  Language: English
  Online study guide and test: Available
• Hurricane Safe Boating
  Telephone: 418-523-7976
  Language: English
  Classroom courses: ON, QC, NB, NS, PE
• International Sail & Power Academy Inc.
  Telephone: 250-954-0832
  Language: English
  Classroom courses: BC, AB, SK, ON, NL, YT
• Lifesaving Society
  Telephone: 780-415-1755
  514-252-3100 or 1-800-265-3093 (QC Branch & French Services)
  Language: English and French
  Classroom courses: AB, SK, QC, NS, NT
• MyBoatCard.com
  Telephone: 1-800-886-5303
  Language: English
  Classroom Courses: BC, AB
  Online study guide and test: Available
• National Boating Safety School
  Telephone: 1-800-533-1972
  Language: English and French
  Online study guide and test: Available
• Sail Canada
  Telephone: 613-545-3044 or 1-877-416-4720
  Language: English and French
  Classroom courses: BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, PE, NS

Resources for recreational boaters

Pleasure craft operator card information

To learn how to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator Card, see Proof of competency for recreational boaters.

Free safety check

To ensure that you are fully prepared when going out on the water, schedule a free pleasure craft courtesy check. A trained boating safety volunteer will check your recreational boat and safety equipment, identify any problems, and discuss safety issues.

Boating safety app

Getting ready for a boat ride? Make sure to download the Discover Boating app on your smartphone. It gives you information about the key rules, guidelines and best practices that will help you and your family stay safe on water.

Safe Boating Guide

A Transport Canada guide to safety tips and requirements for your pleasure craft.