06/03/2026
🗺️ Planning a trip up to the Bruce Peninsula this season and dreaming of spending a day on the water? You might be asking yourself one big question: "Do I need a formal boating license to rent a boat in Ontario?"
The short answer: No! 🎉 You don't need a permanent Pleasure Craft Operator Card to take command of our rental fleet.Thanks to Transport Canada's recreational frameworks, our waterfront team can walk you through an official 10-minute Rental Boat Safety Checklist right at our camp store. Once completed, this checklist serves as your legal temporary proof of competency while navigating the beautiful waters of Miller Lake! 🛥️⚓
Want to know the age limits, see what marine safety equipment we provide, or review the basic rules of the waterway before your visit?
👇 Read our ultimate safety guide over on the blog!
https://www.millersfamilycamp.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-miller-lake-boat-rental-safety-do-you-need-a-license/
Do you need a boating license to rent a motorboat in Ontario? Learn how the Rental Boat Safety Checklist works at Miller's Family Camp to get you safely on Miller Lake.