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Coast-to-Coast

Boating in Ontario

January 20, 2022
7 min read

Your guide to boating and boating safety in Ontario With thousands of lakes, rivers and boating spots in Ontario, it’s safe to say that boating is a huge deal! From the shores of Lake Muskoka to the depths of Georgian Bay Ontario is packed with places to boat, fish and swim! When it comes to boating in Ontario, fun is…

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Coast-to-Coast

Do You Need a License to Drive a Boat in Canada?

Aug 26, 2021

Here’s what you need to know about operating a boat in Canada Depending on where you live or where you’re vacationing, odds are that the rules are different for boating,…

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Maintenance

Boating DIY Project – What you need to know

Jun 2, 2020

This summer couldn’t be wasted. Not a second of it. Fresh out of a (very) long year of university, I knew I had to make my moments on the water…

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Tips & Tricks

Top Safety Tips for Boating with your Dog

Apr 1, 2020

At BOATsmart!, we’re all about boating safety and making sure our captains and crews enjoy their time on the water – and that includes our furry friends! Dogs are definitely…

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Coast-to-Coast, Tips & Tricks

How To Launch A Boat: 10 Steps to Get on the Water

Apr 1, 2020

Have you ever driven up to a boat launch only to find another boater’s truck blocking the whole ramp while loading or unloading their gear? Boat launch etiquette is a…

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Boat Registration Process in Ontario

March 1, 2020
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Top Boating Destinations in Canada

Mar 1, 2020

Beach Bums? Forget it, we’re ‘Boat Bums’! Discover our Top Boating Hotspots for 2017, including some of the usual suspects, and amazing new finds! Canada was recently voted by Lonely Planet…

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Coast-to-Coast, Tips & Tricks

Ok, So Who Needs a Boating License in Canada?

Mar 1, 2020

Get Your Boating License in 3 Steps Today…From Anywhere!

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Coast-to-Coast

BOATsmart! Answers: How Do I Get My Boating License Quickly?

Mar 1, 2020

Sitting in a weekend-long class with white walls, tennis ball chairs, and middle-school desks while your friends are out boating? To quote my favourite woman of the internet,  ‘Ain’t nobody…

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Lifestyle, Tips & Tricks

Boating for Beginners

Mar 1, 2020

Learn these 8 Boating Terms so You Aren’t Given Away as an Amateur – Boating for Beginners! If you’re a beginner boater, the world of boating may seem to be…

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