Several local beaches will be flying a Blue Flag this swimming season.
Environmental Defence has issued their annual list of clean and sustainable Canadian beaches and marinas. Twenty-six spots across the country were given the designation, with five of them being located here in our own backyard.
“Visitors want to know which Canadian beaches and marinas are the best to visit and the Blue Flag helps to eliminate the guess work,” said Ashley Wallis, Blue Flag program manager with Environmental Defence in a statement.
Blue Flags have been given to the City of Barrie Marina, Beach areas one, two and five in Wasaga Beach and Waubuno Beach in Parry Sound.
“When you see a Blue Flag flying, you are assured that a beach or marina is clean and meets high safety, water quality, and environmental standards. It’s a symbol trusted by millions around the world.”
