Canoe & Kayak Registration — Transport Canada
Regulation SOR/2010-91 · Federal — Canada
§The Law
SOR/2010-91 — Regulation SOR/2010-91
“Non-motorized canoes and kayaks are not required to have a pleasure craft licence, unless they are motorized by an electric or gas motor.”
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Paddle-only canoes and kayaks don't need a PCL number. Add an electric trolling motor or gas engine and you'll need to licence and mark it.
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Non-motorized — no PCL required
Motorized kayaks/canoes need PCL
75mm marking if PCL required
Human-powered vessels exempt
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