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.
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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.
List of accredited course providers
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Full list of accredited course providers
- 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.
Safe Boating Guide
(PDF, 5.5 MB)
Transport Canada boating safety offices
For general information on safe recreational boating, contact the Office of Boating Safety in your area.