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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 Quebec
Quebec boaters navigate the majestic St. Lawrence River and Seaway, connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. The province has unique bilingual requirements and popular boating regions including the Laurentians, Eastern Townships, and the spectacular Saguenay Fjord.
Boating Season
May through October
Enforcement
Surete du Quebec and Canadian Coast Guard
Popular Boating Destinations in Quebec
St. Lawrence River
Lac Saint-Jean
Lac Memphremagog
Richelieu River
Saguenay Fjord
Ottawa River
How do I get my Pleasure Craft Operator Card in Quebec?
CanadaBoatSafety.com provides a quick and affordable way to obtain your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) in Quebec. 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 Quebec 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 Quebec must carry a valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). This applies to all Quebec waters including the St. Lawrence River, Lac Saint-Jean, the Saguenay Fjord, and the Richelieu River. The fine for operating without a PCOC is $250.
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Yes. Transport Canada-accredited boating safety courses are available in both English and French. Quebec boaters can complete an accredited course and exam in French and receive their Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), which is valid across Canada.
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The St. Lawrence River has specific navigation rules due to commercial shipping traffic in the St. Lawrence Seaway. Pleasure craft must yield to commercial vessels, follow channel markers, and maintain safe distances from cargo ships and tankers. Speed restrictions apply in many areas along the river.
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No. The Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is a federal document issued under Transport Canada regulations, not a provincial licence. The SAAQ (Societe de l'assurance automobile du Quebec) handles motor vehicle licensing but has no jurisdiction over boating licences.
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.