Getting your Alberta boating licence before a lake trip? Take the boating safety course and test online with MyBoatCard, a Transport Canada-accredited provider. Your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) is valid across Canada and is good for life.
Price through the Kumbaya link: MyBoatCard currently advertises $49. Allow about 3 to 5 hours for the course and test. After you pass, MyBoatCard provides a printable temporary card while your permanent card is mailed.
MyBoatCard provides the course, test and card. Kumbaya Rentals may earn a commission if you buy through our link.
How to get your Alberta boat licence online
1. Take the course. Study online at your own pace. MyBoatCard saves your progress if you need to finish another day.
2. Pass the test. Take the boating safety test through MyBoatCard after completing the course.
3. Get your card. Follow MyBoatCard’s instructions to print your temporary PCOC. Carry your valid card when you operate the boat.
Do I need a boat licence to rent a boat or Sea-Doo from Kumbaya?
Yes. Every person who plans to operate a motorized Kumbaya rental must bring a valid Pleasure Craft Operator Card or a valid printed temporary PCOC issued by an accredited provider. A rental safety checklist alone does not meet Kumbaya’s rental requirements.
Before pickup, decide who will drive. Have each operator check that their card will be valid on the rental date and bring it with them. If someone needs to take the course, leave time to finish it and print their temporary card before pickup.
Is an Alberta boat licence valid outside Alberta?
Yes. The Pleasure Craft Operator Card is a Canadian operator credential. If you already hold a valid PCOC, you can use that card in Alberta. The permanent card is valid for life. Read Transport Canada’s operator card guidance for details.
What if I lost my boating licence?
Contact the provider that issued your original card about a replacement. Transport Canada has a course provider lookup if you’re unsure who issued it.
Already have your card?
Browse the Kumbaya Rentals fleet and check availability for your Alberta lake trip.
