How old do you have to be to drive a boat in Canada?

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Age – Horsepower Restrictions

The Age – Horsepower Restrictions prohibit operators
under the age of 16 from operating recreational vessels above specified
horsepower limits:

  • Children under the age of 12 and not directly supervised by someone 16 years of age or older can operate a recreational vessel with no more than 10 hp (7.5 KW).
  • Youth between 12 years of age and under 16 years of
    age and not directly supervised by someone 16 years of age or older can
    operate a recreational vessel with no more than 40 hp (30 KW).
  • Only persons 16 years of age or older can operate a personal watercraft (PWC) regardless of supervision.

For more information, consult the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations.

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