Swimming, Boating & Water Safety Tips For many Canadian families, summer includes activities such as boating and swimming. But each year, tragic and avoidable water-related fatalities occur across Canada. The Canadian Red Cross has all the information you need to stay safe on and around water. Read more
Drowning Research Red Cross produces reports on long-term drowning trends and examines annual drowning data. Read more
Water Safety Quiz How much do you know about water safety? Take our Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Quiz to test your knowledge! Take the quiz
Water Safety Activity Sheets for Kids Check out these fun activity sheets to do with kids to help them learn water safety skills. Read more
Rescuer Award The Red Cross Rescuer Award acknowledges the efforts of non-professional rescuers and off-duty first responders who go out of their way to save a life, prevent further injury and/or provide comfort to the injured. Read more
Health and Safety Legislation Links to provincial/territorial swimming and water safety health and safety legislation. Read more
Red Cross Aquatic Safety Plan The Aquatic Safety Plan Guide & Template for Aquatic Facilities is a risk mitigation tool based on federal and provincial/territorial legislation, guidelines, and expectations around the planning needed to manage the risks associated with aquatic-related safety incidents, and the training needed to respond appropriately to these incidents if they occur. Read more