Remember that gas fumes can build up in the bilge, so before you start the engine always turn the blower on for at least five minutes. Unless you clear the fumes, you'll be inviting an explosion or fire. Boating and Marine Regulations prohibit the discharge of sewage and garbage into Ontario waters. Make sure your boat is properly equipped with a holding tank for sewage that can be pumped via a through-deck fitting. Ontario Ministry of Environment staff inspect boats and issue stickers to show that boats have passed inspections.
Violators are subject to prosecution under the Provincial Offenses Act.
Portable toilets are not permitted in Ontario unless adapted for shore- based disposal. Bring your boat Pleasure craft may enter Canada by trailer or under their own power. A customs officer will issue a permit on entry which must be returned on departure as proof that the boat has left the country. From life jackets and paddles to fire extinguishers and flares, emergency gear must be on board and in a good state of repair. Someone's life may depend on it.