Vancouver Lifeguard Association

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

08/15/2026

Great morning lifeguarding for the T100. So many athletes successful in completing their swims and a fantastic team ensuring everyone made it in safely.

08/01/2026

New boards ready to take on the T100 Vancouver in 2 weeks time. Our lifeguards are ready to make sure the swim portion is safe for all athletes and support this fantastic event again Red Paddle Co T100 Triathlon World Tour

08/01/2026

Brand new boards ready to take on the T-100 in 2 weeks!! Our lifeguards will be ready to take on this’s year’s awesome event and safeguard the athletes during their swims. Let’s go!!!

07/21/2026

Lifejackets and leashes are very important safety equipment for SUPs.
Choose a lifeguarded beach - Vancouver has 9!!
Always paddle or swim with a buddy

Have fun and stay safe this summer ⛱🏊‍♂️🚣‍♀️🛟

Open water can change fast. Prepare before you go:

🌞 Check weather, waves, water temp, and warning signs
🏖️ Pick a beach with lifeguards when you can
🛟 Bring the right gear: lifejackets, safety tools, charged phone
❌ Leave floaties at home — they are toys, not safety
👫 Never go alone — go with a buddy

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07/07/2026

Register today!

06/17/2026

Need an NL recert? We've got you covered! Join us for an NL pool recert Sunday, June 28th 10am-6pm. Registration is on our website: www.vancouverlifeguards.com/national-lifeguard

05/29/2026

Beach Alert is back for another summer of lifesaving fun! Learn ocean rescue skills, first aid, paddle boards and much more. Camps are week long in the mornings. Check out our website for details

05/17/2026

It’s Safe Boating Awareness Week!

From May 16-22, we’re joining the Canadian Safe Boating Council in reminding everyone to stay safe on the water and make every boating trip a safe one.

This week highlights five key boating safety messages focused on preventing the most common boating-related incidents:

🦺 Wear Your Lifejacket
Over 80% of Canadians who drown while boating were not wearing a lifejacket or were not wearing it properly.

🚫 Boat Sober
Whether it’s prescription drugs, alcohol, or cannabis, operating a vessel while impaired is dangerous and illegal.

🥶 Be Cold Water Safe
Cold water can quickly impair even strong swimmers and significantly reduce the ability to stay afloat following sudden immersion.

⚓ Be Prepared — You and Your Vessel
Ensure your boat is properly equipped, check weather conditions, carry enough fuel, and file a trip plan before heading out.

📚 Take a Boating Course
Operators of powered recreational vessels should carry a Pleasure Craft Operator Card or other proof of competency.

Visit https://www.lifesaving.bc.ca/watersmart-education/ for more WaterSmart tips.

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