Beat the heat at Toronto’s first Blue Flag Beach Bonanza.
On Wednesday, July 25th, ditch the air conditioning and chlorinated pools and head to pristine Ward’s Island Beach for a day packed with fun summer activities. There will be water sports, beach volleyball, sand castle competitions, yoga, and lots of great prizes. The Minister of the Environment will also be attending.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 25, 2012
WHERE: Ward’s Island Beach, Toronto Island
TIME: 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
BONANZA ACTIVITES: Sign up for free stand up paddle boarding (SUP) lessons, enter sand castle building competitions, join in a game of beach volleyball, play fun water games, and relax at the end of the evening with a free yoga on the beach. Most importantly, get in the water and discover for yourself how great Toronto’s Blue Flag beaches are for swimming.
See the posting for this event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/253209058124088/
TORONTO BLUE FLAG BEACHES: There are currently eight Blue Flag beaches in Toronto: Bluffer’s Park Beach, Centre Island Beach, Cherry Beach, Gibraltar Point Beach, Hanlan’s Point Beach, Kew-Balmy Beach, Ward’s Island beach and Woodbine Beach.
Blue Flag is a non-governmental, non-profit, independent program. It is recognized and supported by international organizations including the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Blue Flag is presently the largest global eco-label for beaches and marinas and has a national administration centre in each participating country. More details about the Blue Flag program and the certified marinas and beaches can be found on the web site at www.BlueFlag.ca.
Environmental Defence is the Canadian Operator of the Blue Flag Program. Environmental Defence is Canada’s most effective environmental action organization. We challenge, and inspire change in government, business and people to ensure a greener, healthier and prosperous life for all. For more information, please visit www.environmentaldefence.ca.
