Learn water safety tips at a pool near you during National Drowning Prevention Week

July 16 to 22, 2023 is National Drowning Prevention Week across Canada and Mississauga is hosting free Fun Swims at select pools this Wednesday. The City’s Aquatics staff will also be on site with fun activities to help educate families about water safety!

According to the Lifesaving Society, a national charitable organization that works to prevent drowning and water-related injuries, over 400 Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents annually. Let’s commit to keeping children and families safe in the water this summer and beyond. Making a splash at pools, lakes, rivers, beaches should be a positive experience for everyone and water safety is essential.

What:

The City of Mississauga’s staff will be on-site delivering drowning prevention messages, information, handouts, colouring sheets, activities and more! There will be lots to learn, so feel free to ask questions and speak with staff.

The City’s free Fun Swims are sponsored by Jerry Love.

When:

Wednesday, July 19, 2023. Check timings below as they vary according to location.

Where:

Participate online

Show us how you’re being water safe this summer for a chance to win one of three $100 recreation gift cards!  Simply post photos or videos of yourself, family and/or friends participating in or near water-based activities using proper water safety equipment and tag @saugaparksrec in posts, stories and reels! The contest open until July 21 at 11:59 p.m.

For more information on City drop-in swim programs, swimming lessons, CPR and first aid classes and more, visit mississauga.ca/swimming.

Media contact:
City of Mississauga Media Relations
media@mississauga.ca
905-615-3200, ext. 5232
TTY: 905-896-5151

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• Public Safety
• Recreation and Sports