Moonlight Beach and Bell Park Main Beach on Ramsey Lake have again received the prestigious Blue Flag Canada certification.
The Blue Flag is an international award given to beaches and marinas that meet high environmental, safety, accessibility and cleanliness standards. The two beaches are among 22 in Canada to receive the certification and 10 marinas to do so.
“Both Greater Sudbury beaches have good water quality that is monitored and posted online through the national site,” according to a media release issued by the city.
“Water quality looks at E. coli from feces (goose and dog feces, human wastewater). It is not affected by blue green algae, which is a natural occurrence throughout Ontario. These two beaches also qualify for the Blue Flag due to their accessibility. In particular, Bell Park Main Beach has a floating wheelchair and modified accessible change room.”
Moonlight Beach has been a recipient of the Blue Flag Canada certification since 2017, and is credited as one of the city’s more popular beaches, with more than 700 feet of shoreline, free parking, a playground and picnic area. Lifeguards are on duty from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days per week from June 23 to Aug. 19.
Bell Park Beach has been a recipient of the Blue Flag Canada certification since 2015 and is known for hosting various seasonal events such as the Northern Lights Festival Boreal, Summerfest and the Sudbury Dragon Boat Races. It has a boardwalk, amphitheatre, two gazebos, a children’s play area and free parking. Lifeguards are on duty from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. between June 27 and Aug. 19.
A full list of this year’s Blue Flag Canada certifications can be found by clicking here.
