Be water wise: Get essential safety tips at the Water Safety Awareness Day family-friendly event

It’s been a hot summer and with National Drowning Prevention Week around the corner (July 20 to 26) the City continues to remind residents to stay safe as they cool off this summer.

As residents continue to head to pools, spray pads, lakes and rivers, the City is reminding families to make water safety a top priority. On July 23, Water Safety Awareness Day, the City’s Aquatics team and community partners will share valuable and life-saving information and safety tips with people at pools and Mississauga Celebration Square, making Mississauga a safer and more enjoyable place for everyone.

Event details

What

The City’s Aquatics team is hosting an event to promote water safety for people of all ages. The event aims to provide residents with essential water safety tips for enjoying water-related activities during the summer and beyond. The event will feature water safety experts and fun activities, including:

• A bouncy castle
• Face painting
• A chance to win swim memberships and city swag
• Scavenger Hunt
• Free treats (while supplies last)
• Fun games and activities like safety boating, colouring and sidewalk chalk, build a boat, trivia, dunk tank, lawn games, and more!

Who

• City’s Aquatics staff
• Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services
• Lifesaving Society
• Peel Regional Paramedic Services
• Peel Region Police – Marine Unit

When

Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Where

Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr.
Mississauga, ON

Cost

Free – no registration necessary!

The City of Mississauga has a strong commitment to water safety. Learn more about all the ways you can stay safe this summer while swimming or spending time in the water.

Tags

• Events and Exhibitions
• Public Safety
• Recreation and Sports