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Celebrating ten years of swimmable waters

Ten years ago, Swim Guide was launched to answer the question, “Where can I go swimming?” For the past decade, our small but dedicated team has been connecting you to your local waters by providing...

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Celebrating ten years of swimmable waters

Ten years ago, Swim Guide was launched to answer the question, “Where can I go swimming?” For the past decade, our small but dedicated team has been connecting you to your local waters by providing...

Ten years ago, Swim Guide was launched to answer the question, “Where can I go swimming?” For the past decade, our small but dedicated team has been connecting you to your local waters by providing...

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10 National and Provincial Parks in Ontario to...

Before August slips away like a moment in time (shout out to TayTay), we want to make sure you hit some of the best spots in Ontario to cool off during the heat. 

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10 National and Provincial Parks in Ontario to...

Before August slips away like a moment in time (shout out to TayTay), we want to make sure you hit some of the best spots in Ontario to cool off during the heat. 

Before August slips away like a moment in time (shout out to TayTay), we want to make sure you hit some of the best spots in Ontario to cool off during the heat. 

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People standing on the pier at Gord Edgar Downie Pier in Kingston Ontario

Mark Mattson on Swimming in Urban Areas

Swim Drink Fish President, and former Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Mark Mattson, spoke with the CBC on Ontario Today about swimming in urban areas and how swimmable waters translates into drinkable...

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Mark Mattson on Swimming in Urban Areas

Swim Drink Fish President, and former Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Mark Mattson, spoke with the CBC on Ontario Today about swimming in urban areas and how swimmable waters translates into drinkable...

Swim Drink Fish President, and former Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Mark Mattson, spoke with the CBC on Ontario Today about swimming in urban areas and how swimmable waters translates into drinkable...

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People standing on the pier at Gord Edgar Downie Pier in Kingston Ontario
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Blue Flag Beaches - The Symbol for Clean Beaches

Blue Flag beaches across the globe uphold the highest standards for the health and safety of our shared waters. Read this article to learn more about this accreditation and what it means for your...

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Blue Flag Beaches - The Symbol for Clean Beaches

Blue Flag beaches across the globe uphold the highest standards for the health and safety of our shared waters. Read this article to learn more about this accreditation and what it means for your...

Blue Flag beaches across the globe uphold the highest standards for the health and safety of our shared waters. Read this article to learn more about this accreditation and what it means for your...

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10 Tips For Staying Safe While Swimming This...

10 Tips For Staying Safe While Swimming This Summer

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10 Tips For Staying Safe While Swimming This...

10 Tips For Staying Safe While Swimming This Summer

10 Tips For Staying Safe While Swimming This Summer

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Cold water safety: 8 rules to live by

Cold water safety: 8 rules to live by

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Cold water safety: 8 rules to live by

Cold water safety: 8 rules to live by

Cold water safety: 8 rules to live by

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The icky truth about water quality in public pools

The icky truth about water quality in public pools

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The icky truth about water quality in public pools

The icky truth about water quality in public pools

The icky truth about water quality in public pools

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Will Blue-Green Algae Make Your Dog Sick?

Will blue-green algae make your dog sick?

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Will Blue-Green Algae Make Your Dog Sick?

Will blue-green algae make your dog sick?

Will blue-green algae make your dog sick?

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Using swim guide app

Celebrating ten years of swimmable waters

Ten years ago, Swim Guide was launched to answer the question, “Where can I go swimming?” For the past decade, our small but dedicated team has been connecting you to your local waters by providing...

Read More

Celebrating ten years of swimmable waters

Ten years ago, Swim Guide was launched to answer the question, “Where can I go swimming?” For the past decade, our small but dedicated team has been connecting you to your local waters by providing...

Ten years ago, Swim Guide was launched to answer the question, “Where can I go swimming?” For the past decade, our small but dedicated team has been connecting you to your local waters by providing...

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Using swim guide app