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About the Open Water Safety Infographic

Canada is known for its beautiful lakes and rivers. Visiting the beach is a great way to cool off and enjoy the summer, but each year, hundreds of people in Canada lose their lives to drowning. Luckily, drowning is preventable. This infographic will give you basic tips to keep yourself and others safe.

Enjoy swimming and spending time at the beach safely

This infographic is quick and easy to read – perfect for when you’re packing for a beach trip. You’ll get tips to stay safe and make fun summer memories in Canada.

Check out the Open Water Safety Video

Prefer to watch? A video adaptation of this information is available on the Refugee 613 YouTube channel in seven languages. Click here.

Download the Open Water Safety Infographic

Share this infographic with your community to help everyone enjoy Canada’s beaches safely.

How To Use These
Infographics

You can use these infographics in whatever way works best for you or your community.

Download them and save them on your phone

Print them for workshops, events or classrooms

Share a link to this webpage in WhatsApp groups, on social media, in newsletters or any other digital platform

Add them to community bulletin boards or display screens

Our Partners

We want to thank the Life Saving Society for their support and sharing their expertise with us to create this valuable resource. We also want to extend our appreciation to all partners who supported us making this information accessible to newcomers in many languages.

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