Swimming & Lifesaving Programs

Basic swimming ability is a fundamental requirement in any meaningful attempt to eliminate drowning in Canada. The Lifesaving Society offers training programs from learn-to-swim through advanced lifesaving, lifeguarding and leadership. 

Good swimmers can:

• Make safe choices in, on and around water and ice
• Protect themselves and others
• Swim for fitness
• Enjoy other aquatic activities (boating, fishing, snorkeling, etc.)
• Explore aquatic sports (Lifesaving Sport, swim club, synchronized swimming, diving, etc.)
• Become Swim and/or Lifesaving Instructors and National Lifeguards

Lifesaving Society swim programs include: