Safe Boating Course, offered by National Boating Safety School.  $80 including tax, exam and card (prepay and get $10 off).  Course offered and designed for all age groups - kids, teens and adults.  Phone: 1-866-744-1670 to register.  www.safeboatingcourse.ca

*The Pleasure Craft Operator Card is one of the Mandatory Proofs of Competency*.  Not having a proof of competency can get you a $250 fine (or more)