Twenty-nine beaches and nine marinas have earned the prestigious Blue Flag Canada certification this year. Blue Flag is an international award given to beaches and marinas that meet high environmental, safety, and cleanliness standards. Swim Drink Fish became the National Operator of the Blue Flag program in Canada earlier this year.
The Blue Flag will be an important symbol for Canadians looking for memorable beach and marina experiences this summer. This prestigious award is especially powerful this year, when more Canadians than ever before will be looking for local destinations to connect with nature during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blue Flag Canada welcomes two new Blue Flag beaches, Spruce Beach and Spine Beach in Elliot Lake, Ontario. All other 2020 Blue Flag Canada sites have previously achieved Blue Flag certification. The full list of 2020 Blue Flag Canada recipients is below.
Blue Flag International will recognize Blue Flag Canada beaches and marinas in its global announcement on June 10, 2020.
2020 Blue Flag Canada beaches and marinas
Aboiteau Beach, Cap-Pelé, New Brunswick
Bell Park Beach, Sudbury, Ontario
Bluffer’s Park Beach, Toronto, Ontario
Canatara Park Beach, Sarnia, Ontario
Centre Island Beach, Toronto, Ontario
Cherry Beach, Toronto, Ontario
Gibraltar Point Beach, Toronto, Ontario
Grand Bend Beach, Municipality of Lambton Shores, Ontario
Hanlan’s Point Beach, Toronto, Ontario
Kew-Balmy Beach, Toronto, Ontario
Moonlight Beach, Sudbury, Ontario
Outlet Beach, Sandbanks Provincial Park, Prince Edward County, Ontario
Parlee Beach Provincial Park, Shediac, New Brunswick
Pier Beach (Bayfield Main Beach), Bluewater, Ontario
Plage de l’Est, Magog, Quebec
Plage de l’Ouest, Magog, Quebec
Plage des Cantons, Magog, Quebec
Port Burwell East Beach, Port Burwell, Ontario
Port Glasgow Beach, Municipality of West Elgin, Ontario
Port Stanley Main Beach, Port Stanley, Ontario
Spruce Beach, Elliot Lake, Ontario
Spine Beach, Elliot Lake, Ontario
Victoria Beach, Cobourg, Ontario
Ward’s Island Beach, Toronto, Ontario
Wasaga Beach Area 1, Wasaga, Ontario
Wasaga Beach Area 2, Wasaga, Ontario
Wasaga Beach Area 5, Wasaga, Ontario
Waubuno Beach, Parry Sound, Ontario
Woodbine Beach, Toronto, Ontario
Bluewater Marina, Bluewater, Ontario
City of Barrie Marina, Barrie, Ontario
Grand Bend Marina, Municipality of Lambton Shores, Ontario
Halifax Waterfront, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Loyalist Cove Marina, Bath, Ontario
Port Franks Marina, Municipality of Lambton Shores, Ontario
Shediac Bay Yacht Club, Shediac, New Brunswick
Tall Pines Marina, Kenora, Ontario
Trent Port Marina, Trenton, Ontario
“A Blue Flag is recognized around the world as a symbol for accessible, sustainable beaches and marinas. With temperatures soaring, people are looking for places to connect with the water. We are thrilled to highlight the best beaches and marinas Canada has to offer.”
— Mark Mattson, President & Waterkeeper, Swim Drink Fish
“We want to do our part to protect people and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Canadians want to know how to access their favourite beaches and marinas safely and responsibly. Local businesses and governments want the same thing. Our role is to help connect people with water in ways that protect public health, the environment, and the community.”
— Krystyn Tully, Vice President, Swim Drink Fish
“Blue Flag International is excited to collaborate with Swim Drink Fish to recognize beaches and marinas that meet our standard for global excellence. Blue Flag is playing an important role in helping local communities and tourists connect with water safely and sustainable, not just in Canada but around the world. Congratulations to all the Blue Flag beaches and marinas in Canada.”
— Sophie Bachet Granados, International Director, Blue Flag International
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