RESTRICTIONS: ALCOHOL - SPEED

Alcohol Restrictions

It is a criminal offence to operate a pleasure craft under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances. In Ontario, boats can carry alcohol only if they have permanent washroom facilities, kitchen facilities and sleeping accommodations. The alcohol can only be consumed when anchored, moored or berthed (not underway).

Speed Restrictions

Boaters must follow all posted speed restrictions (i.e. No Wake Zone, 10 km/hour Max, etc). In addition, when within 30 meters (100 feet) of shore, boaters must observe a speed restriction of 10km/h. This latter restriction does not apply

• in buoyed channels and canals
• on rivers or sections of rivers less than 100 metres (325 feet) wide
• to vessels towing water skiers, etc. provided the vessel operates perpendicular to shore or within buoyed area where skiing, etc. is permitted.