2020 Blue Flag Canada marinas and beaches
June 25, 2020
Port Franks Marina
Blue Flag International recognized Blue Flag Canada marinas and beaches in its global announcement on June 10, 2020.
Nine marinas and twenty-nine beaches 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.
Loyalist Cove, Bath ON
“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
Swim Drink Fish, the National Operator for Blue Flag Canada, is a registered charity that uses citizen science and communications technology to inspire people to know and safeguard their local waters and is one of 47 National Operators in the Blue Flag International network.
2020 Blue Flag marinas in Canada
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
2020 Blue Flag beaches in Canada
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’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
Spine Beach, Elliot Lake, Ontario
Spruce 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
