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Welcome to the Lifesaving Society:
Water Safety Training & Education in BC & Yukon

The BC & Yukon Branch of the Lifesaving Society (aka Royal Life Saving Society Canada) is a non-for-profit organization committed to the prevention of drowning and aquatic-related injury through water safety education.

In addition to providing lifesaving, lifeguarding courses and first aid/CPR training throughout BC and Yukon, the Society is a leader in offering expertise and guidance to ensure safe operation of any water-related setting through safety management services.

Lifesaving Sport is another aspect of the Society that is the only sport developed from an origin of humanitarian purposes. Jr. Lifeguard Clubs are a fun and easy start for youth that can lead to the ultimate pursuit of international competition; fitness, sport and saving lives combined.

Programs

LifeSAVING

LifeGuarding

First Aid

Aquatic Safety Management

SPORT

Be Watersmart

The Lifesaving Society’s WaterSmart public education campaign includes year-round information on safe activity in and around water as well as seasonal outreach such as the WaterWise Team, National Drowning Prevention Week in July, AdventureSmart Teams and Swim to Survive training; all part of ensuring everyone can safely enjoy our beautiful waterways without incident.

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Water Safety

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Ice Safety

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Camp Safety

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Backyard Pool Safety

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Boating & Fishing Safety

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Coastal Safety

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Water Safety

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Ice Safety

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Cottage Safety

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Backyard Pool Safety

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Boating & Fishing Safety

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Coastal Safety

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Drowning Report and Statistics

As part of our drowning prevention mission, the Lifesaving Society of BC & Yukon researches and reports on water-related deaths to update the public on recent drownings and provide water-safety education with preventative methods. Check out our interactive Drowning Map to learn more.

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19

Drowning
Free Days

6

Number of
Drownings This Year

Drowning Statistics

These statistics summarize the most recent data on water-related fatalities available from the Office of the Chief Coroner for British Columbia. All data refers to the most current five-year period, 2011-2015.