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The Lifesaving Society designates the third week in July (July 20-26, 2025) as National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW) to focus community and media attention on the drowning problem and drowning prevention.
This summer, the theme is Safer Together. It’s essential to stay safe in the water and be mindful of keeping your child within arm’s reach while swimming, swimming where lifeguards are, and not swimming or boating alone.
??The City of Niagara Falls Aquatics Team was awarded the 2024 Regional Water Safety Trophy last year for its efforts in running activities at our outdoor pools during National Drowning Prevention Week. We look forward to building on that achievement with even more activities this year!
Water Safety Event Schedule
Join us for water safety tips and activities throughout the week at each pool location in the city.
Monday, July 21
Prince Charles Pool (6320 Arad Street)
The Drowning Problem: Learn about water safety through a rule-based relay.
Time: During Pool Hours (1 – 7 PM)
Tuesday, July 22
Niagara Falls Lions Pool (4981 Drummond Road)
Supervise Children: Participate in a timed ring retrieval game and colouring pages for younger kids.
Time: During Pool Hours (1-5 PM)
Wednesday, July 23
FH Leslie Pool (5250 Valley Way)
Learn to Swim: Take part in free “swim to survive” lessons and advance your swimming skills.
Time: 1 – 2 PM and 6 – 7 PM
Thursday, July 24
Buck Hinsperger Pool, Chippawa Lions Park (3970 Welland Street)
Open Water Safety: Join in on a fun poster contest based on the question: What does water safety mean?
Followed by a ‘spot the danger’ scavenger hunt.
Time: During Pool Hours (1 – 6 PM)
Friday, July 26: World Drowning Prevention Day
MacBain Community Centre Pool (7150 Montrose Rd)
Just Keep Learning: Enjoy a water safety workshop with camp kids.
Time: During Pool Hours
World Drowning Prevention Day: From 10:15 to 10:30 PM, the Falls and the NIAGARA sign will be lit blue in honour of World Drowning Prevention Day.
Learn More About Water Safety
Over 400 Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents annually. Be cautious and stay safe together.
- Swim where the lifeguards are.
- Lifejackets are for everyone.
- Always supervise children. Keep them at your arm’s length in the water.
- Never swim or boat alone.
- Take swimming lessons and learn to swim.
- Stay sober in, on, and around the water.
- Make wise choices before going into open water.
- Keep Learning! Participate in our events, take a first aid course, and stay educated.
More resources can be found at the Lifesaving Society.
