Blue Flags awarded to 13 beaches and 10 Marinas in Canada for 2026, announces Swim Drink Fish
May 14th, 2026 –
13 beaches and 10 marinas have earned the prestigious Blue Flag award in Canada this year. Blue Flag is an international award given to beaches and marinas that meet high environmental, safety, and cleanliness standards. Swim Drink Fish has been the National Operator of the Blue Flag program in Canada since 2020.
The Blue Flag will be an important symbol for Canadians looking for memorable beach and marina experiences this summer. Last year, a record number of Canadians visited Blue Flag destinations where they were able to explore local sites and waters.
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Make sure to share your adventures this summer at Blue Flags beaches and marinas on social media and take part in the celebrations with the hashtag #BlueFlag, and tag @swimdrinkfish.
2026 Blue Flag Canada Beaches
Port Burwell Municipal East Beach
2026 Blue Flag Canada Marinas
Trent Port Marina
Quick facts
Swim Drink Fish became the National Operator for Blue Flag Canada in early 2020.
Swim Drink Fish is a registered charity that uses community science and communications technology to inspire people to know and safeguard their local waters. Learn more atwww.swimdrinkfish.ca.
Swim Drink Fish is one of 51 National Operators in the Blue Flag International network.
A single Blue Flag beach can attract more than $2-million in revenue for the surrounding neighbourhood each year. (Source: Determining the Economic Impact of Beaches - Lake Huron Shoreline from Sarnia to Tobermory)
Beach water quality is like the weather. It changes every day. Beach monitoring seasons and start dates vary across Canada. Check Swim Guide for the latest updates. For the latest updates, if the Blue Flag is up, then water quality results have passed regional standards.
Anyone interested in applying for Blue Flag Canada certification for 2027 canlearn more here.
“The Blue Flag designation is a badge of honour worn proudly by Canadian Beaches and Marinas, celebrating their ongoing commitment to high quality compliance of international standards for water quality, environmental education, accessibility and more. Throughout the review process, it has warmed my heart to see how dedicated the Canadian Site Operators and their teams are to maintaining these standards year after year. Their hard work helps connect Canadians and visitors to swimmable waters throughout the country for generations to come.” – Kyle Chuckry, Swimmable Waters Coordinator, Swim Drink Fish Canada
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