Blue Flag

• ‘They test the water quality every day:’ Parlee Beach flies Blue Flag for the first time

  "You need to meet 33 criteria to get that flag so it means that they are very rigorous in their testing."

  Environment

  Jun 22, 2019
  
• Parlee Beach hopes Blue Flag designation restores confidence in water quality

  The Blue Flag is awarded to beaches and marinas that meet strict criteria for water quality, environmental management, safety and services, along with environmental education

  Environment

  May 15, 2019
  
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• City of Barrie Marina awarded prestigious Blue Flag certification

  The City of Barrie Marina is one of 9 marinas and 27 beaches in Canada to be Blue Flag certified this year. 

  Canada

  May 16, 2018
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• Clean, safe beaches to visit across Canada this summer

  As Canadians celebrate their country's 150th birthday this summer, many will be able to cool off in clean and safe beaches across the country.

  Canada

  May 19, 2017
• 4 more beaches, marinas in Manitoba and Ontario earn Blue Flag status

  Four beaches and marinas in Manitoba and Ontario have been added to a growing list of Canadian locales with Blue Flag status.

  Environment

  May 20, 2015
• Canada’s best beaches for water quality, safety

  Canada is a country rich in waterfront property. But what beaches are the cleanest and safest in the country, earning them the Blue Flag designation?

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2014