Swim Drink Fish Canada

10/10/2026

A few watermarks of the waterbodies we’re grateful for. 🌊

10/08/2026

10/03/2026

A moment of appreciation for beautiful swimming infrastructure 🌊

The NCC River House in Ottawa is a great example of what’s possible when we invest in infrastructure that makes swimming more accessible, from its free swim area and accessible dock to its change rooms and showers.

A pretty great place right along the Ottawa River.

National Capital Commission

📸 by Anja Manuel

10/01/2026

Looking back on a beautiful morning at Accidental Beach in Edmonton! 🌊

On September 20, we co-hosted Water Advocacy 101 with Beyond the River, Touch Grass Club, CPAWS-NAB, and NSWA. Participants learned about citizen science, water monitoring, watershed health, and ways to advocate for the water we all depend on.

From fabric-printing brook trout to water monitoring, it was a morning full of learning, connection, and appreciation for the Kisiskâciwanisîpiy.

Thanks to everyone who joined us!

09/26/2026

This week’s most popular beach on Swim Guide is La Jolla Cove in San Diego. 🌊

It’s known for its rocky coastline, clear water, and resident sea lions.

San Diego Coastkeeper

09/24/2026

Most houses, apartments, schools, hospitals and businesses are connected to the sanitary sewer system. All the wastewater that comes from toilets, sinks, washing machines and other drains is carried into the sanitary sewer system. 🚽 🚰 🧺 🪠

Sanitary sewers carry wastewater containing harmful pollutants such as human waste, medications, cleaners, detergents, microplastics and personal care products like shampoo and makeup to wastewater treatment plants. Even when functioning properly, most wastewater treatment systems are unable to remove all the contaminants before returning water to the environment.

So, what can you do to help reduce harmful pollutant overwhelming our sewer system?

🚰 Make eco-friendly choices when buying personal care products, detergents and other cleaners.
🚰 Do not flush materials such as wipes, tampons, condoms or other trash.
🚰 Properly dispose of expired medications and other hazardous waste.
🚰 Avoid unnecessary water use during and immediately after heaving rainfall.

Learn more about which household products end up in our sanitary sewer systems, and what you can do to help reduce build up in our Harmful Pollutants Action Hub here: https://www.biinaagami.org/act/harmful-pollutants-in-the-great-lakes

Illustration by: David Wysotski

09/23/2026

From the Swim Drink Fish Board of Directors: a big congratulations to Mark Mattson on receiving the Terry Backer Award at the Waterkeeper Alliance Annual Conference! 🌊

It’s a fitting recognition for someone who has spent decades standing up for our waters and bringing people together around a simple idea: people protect what they love.

We’re also proud to welcome Mark to the Swim Drink Fish Board this year.
Congratulations, Mark! Here’s to swimmable, drinkable, fishable water.

09/22/2026

Yesterday, we announced the City of Kelowna as a recipient of the WAVE Prize and helped unveil plans for their new swim venue on Okanagan Lake.

The WAVE Prize (Waterfront Access, Vitality & Engagement) is made possible with the generous support of the Weston family. Their partnership is key to creating healthier communities, more inclusive waterfronts, and stronger connections to nature.

Visit https://www.swimdrinkfish.ca/kelowna for more details 💧

09/20/2026

Swim Drink Fish and the City of Kelowna have just unveiled plans for an innovative swimming venue on Okanagan Lake.

The project is part of the WAVE Prize - our push for more swimmable waters across B.C. 🌊

The plans call for protected swimming areas, 50-metre swim lanes, sun decks, shade areas, capacity for water polo and recreational programming, a multi-height jumping platform, accessible gangways, and a Nordic cold-plunge area with the potential for year-round use.

The City's vision for a swim venue at City Park is coming to life thanks to a $12.9 million donation to Swim Drink Fish from the Weston family, and additional $5.1 million in capital funding from the City of Kelowna.

We are delighted to announce funding for the new City Park swim venue and help Kelowna reimagine its waterfront as a vibrant space for everyone to enjoy.

Visit https://www.swimdrinkfish.ca/kelowna to learn more.