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Sign up to get your official boating licence in Manitoba! A boater licence is mandatory if you want to operate a motorized vessel on Canadian waters.
Drive a Boat Canada is a Transport Canada approved Canadian provider of the official boating safety course, test and Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
You need to get certified to operate a motorized boat of any size on Manitoba waters. This certification is called a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). Many people call it a licence, but it is actually an official proof of competency required under Canadian federal law. A Manitoba driver’s licence does not qualify you to drive a boat.
Since 1999, Drive A Boat Canada has delivered a top-tier boating safety course for residents of Manitoba. Over 2 million Canadians have trusted our Transport Canada-accredited online boating course. We’ll help you get fully prepared for safe, legal and fun boating.
Take the online course, pass the exam, and get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card!
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If you lose your licence, you can easily get a replacement boater card from Drive A Boat Canada. You can also purchase extra cards as a backup. Just provide your name, date of birth and shipping address, and pay a fee. You may also need proof that you previously held a PCOC.
Anyone operating a powered watercraft on Manitoba waters must have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) or other proof of competency, such as a rental boat safety checklist. This applies regardless of age, boat size, or engine power, including electric trolling motors.
There is no minimum age to obtain a PCOC. However, there are horsepower restrictions for operators under 16 years old:
Your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is valid for life and will never expire. Once you get your card, remember to stay aware of local Manitoba boating safety regulations and activity-specific certifications. A PCOC does not allow you to operate a commercial vessel.
Failing to carry proof of competency while operating a powered vessel can result in a $250 fine
Yes, tourists visiting Manitoba can take an approved course and obtain a PCOC. Alternatively, they can use proof of competency from their home country if it meets Transport Canada’s standards.
Yes, operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol is illegal and treated similarly to impaired driving on roads. It is punishable by law. Alcohol may only be consumed on boats equipped with sleeping quarters, a kitchen, and a bathroom, and only when anchored.
No, you do not need a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) to operate non-motorized boats in Manitoba. If your boat has a motor, even if not in use, you need a PCOC.
You do not need a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) to go fishing in Manitoba if you are using a non-motorized boat. However, if you are operating a motorized boat for fishing regardless of engine size or type, and regardless of whether it is in use, you are required by law to have a PCOC on board.
Drive a Boat Canada offers a fun and efficient way to obtain your boating licence in Manitoba. Millions of Canadian boaters have been certified with our 100% online course and exam. Sign up today and get your official Pleasure Craft Operator Card in just a few hours!
