Safety tips
Health & safety tips - Lifejacket wear and boating safety (PDF, 280KB)
Health and safety tips – summer water safety (PDF, 153KB)
Red Cross urges water safety following a week of tragic deaths
Diving and safe water entries
Before diving, it is important to think about HOW you’ll enter the water, and to make WISE CHOICES before you go. More»
Ice Safety
Know the dangers of ice. More»
Water safety must be a priority
Canadian Red Cross, leader in drowning research, swimming and water safety, is deeply concerned about the number of drowning and near-drowning incidents this summer and is strongly urging Canadians to make safety a priority. More»
Water Park Safety Tips
Water parks can be a fun place for the family this summer- however; the Canadian Red Cross has a few tips to ensure water parks are fun and safe for the whole family. More»
Put safety first this long weekend
Long weekends can mean highway travel, boating trips, camping, swimming and fun at the cottage. While all these activities create lasting summer memories, they all share the potential for injury. Be prepared for a safe and fun season. More»
Why choose Red Cross Swim for your kids?
Swimming lessons are swimming lessons, right? Not so fast. When selecting the right program for the swimmers in your family, you want to make the wisest, safest choice possible. The Canadian Red Cross has more than 50 years of experience in keeping people safe while in or near water. If you want the best in research, technique and safety, you want Red Cross swimming lessons. More»
Operating Back Yard Pool Programs – a checklist
Backyard pools, while providing hours of entertainment during the hot summer months, can be dangerous. Canadians interested in providing swimming lessons in a backyard pool should know that it’s not as simple as hanging an “open for business” sign. Canadian Red Cross is pleased to provide the following information to people interested in offering backyard swimming programs. More»
Drowning a Major Danger for Young Children
A study by the Canadian Red Cross shows infants and toddlers aged 1-4 years have among the highest drowning rates in Canada. More»
Think Safety Before Swimming
Summer will soon be here, but before heading to the local pool, beach or river, the Red Cross encourages everyone to take a moment to think about water safety. More»
