Moonlight and Bell Park beaches will be sporting blue flags again this year from the organization Environmental Defence.
Twenty-seven beaches and nine marinas across Canada earnred the distinction this year. The eco-certification "represents the internationally recognised gold-standard for water quality, environmental management and education, safety, and amenities," Environmental Defence said in a news release.
“Millions of tourists around the world look for a Blue Flag when choosing a beach or marina to visit. And there’s a good reason for that,” said Kelsey Scarfone, Blue Flag program manager with Environmental Defence. “When you see a Blue Flag raised at a beach or marina, you know that it’s clean, sustainably managed and a safe place to swim. Great family vacations start with finding a Blue Flag.”
The Blue Flag is administered in Canada by Environmental Defence and is managed internationally by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). More than 4,000 beaches and marinas in 45 countries fly the Blue Flag.
Curious about the Blue Flag program? Visit the website, BlueFlag.ca.
