No-swimming

• English Bay beach closed again due to high levels of E. coli

  Closures were already in effect for Locarno Beach in Point Grey, two beaches on Bowen Island and Trout Lake.

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2022
  
• Water at Montreal’s Jean-Doré beach off limits due to bacterial contamination

  Quebec's environment ministry said the decision to close the beach was made following water quality tests carried out on July 29.

  Environment

  Jul 31, 2020
  
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• Public advised to avoid swimming in Lake Micmac due to blue-green algae

  Some types of blue-green algae can produce toxins that are harmful to people and pets.

  Environment

  Jul 3, 2020
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• Swim advisory in place at Parlee Beach even as province says water quality is fine

  Despite Parlee Beach being open for less than a month, Tuesday was the second day in a row that the water was not fit for swimming.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2018