Boating Restriction Signs Canada

How do you read a restriction sign?

There are five types of shapes for the restriction signs. The frame colour is international orange. Signs with a section with a green border indicate that a special condition applies to the restriction (for example, the day/time an activity is allowed). The symbol on the sign indicates the type of restriction which applies. If the sign is arrow-shaped, the restriction applies in the direction pointed by the arrow. To familiarize yourself with these signs, please consult the Restriction Signs section in this brochure.

Note:

Certain provinces have adopted a restriction to limit speed to 10 km/h within 30 metres from shore on all waters within their boundaries, except for:

1) water-skiing, where the vessel follows a trajectory perpendicular to the shore; or
2) within an area designated by buoys as an area where another speed is permitted; or
3) in rivers of less than 100 m in width; or
4) in waters where another speed is prescribed under the Regulations.

This limit is not posted. As of the date of printing, this restriction applies in the provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario and the inland waters of British Columbia.


 

No internal combustion or steam engine is permitted.	Power limit	Standardized speed limit (normally 5,10,25,40,55)
No power vessel.	No Skiing	No Regatta

No boats	No power driven vessels in the direction indicated by the arrow	No skiing north of the sign	No power vessels between the hours and days in red
Combined sign (no skiing and speed limit)