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Transport Canada approved Boater Safety Course to obtain your official Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC).
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Boating in Alberta
Alberta is a landlocked province with all freshwater boating on lakes and rivers. Mountain reservoirs have cold water warnings even in summer. Popular areas include the Canadian Rockies lakes and central Alberta recreational lakes like Sylvan Lake and Gull Lake.
Boating Season
June through September
Enforcement
RCMP and Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement
Popular Boating Destinations in Alberta
Sylvan Lake
Gull Lake
Abraham Lake
Bow River
North Saskatchewan River
Lake Minnewanka
Ghost Lake
How do I get my Pleasure Craft Operator Card in Alberta?
CanadaBoatSafety.com provides a quick and affordable way to obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) in Alberta. Our Official Transport Canada approved Boater Safety Course & Boating Exam will give you the knowledge to safely get on the water and go boating today! The PCOC is valid in Alberta and throughout all of Canada. It is also recognized in the United States.
How It Works
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Take The Boating Course Online
Complete the CanadaBoatSafety.com online course. The course presents the material in a flexible and easy-to-understand manner. The material is organized into five chapters, with a 10 question quiz at the end of each chapter. You must achieve a passing grade of 80% before proceeding to the next chapter.
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Pass The Official Test
The test consists of multiple-choice questions and a pass mark of 75% is needed.
Unlimited test retries included.
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Print Your Certificate
Your temporary boating certificate can be immediately downloaded and printed, so you can go boating today! Your permanent physical PCOC will be mailed to you.
About Us
CanadaBoatSafety.com is a Transport Canada accredited provider of the pleasure craft operator card (PCOC) course, including the exam and replacement cards. CanadaBoatSafety.com was founded in 2002, is Canadian operated and Canadian owned, and is based in Toronto, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Upon successfully passing the Transport Canada Boating Safety Test, CanadaBoatSafety.com will issue your personalized Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. All operators of motorized pleasure craft in Alberta must carry a valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). This is a federal requirement that applies to all Alberta waterways including Sylvan Lake, Gull Lake, and the Bow River. The fine for operating without a PCOC is $250.
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Yes. Alberta's mountain lakes and reservoirs like Abraham Lake and Lake Minnewanka can have dangerously cold water temperatures even in summer. Cold water immersion can cause cold shock and hypothermia within minutes. Always wear a life jacket and carry cold-water safety equipment.
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Alberta's boating season typically runs from June through September, though some lakes may be accessible in May and October depending on weather conditions. Mountain lakes may have a shorter season due to higher elevation and later ice melt.
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Yes. Your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is valid for operating motorized vessels on all Alberta waterways including the Bow River, North Saskatchewan River, and all lakes and reservoirs throughout the province.
Get Your Boating License in Other Provinces
The Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is valid across all of Canada. Choose your province or territory below.