Beach Responsibly
New Brunswick's communities and provincial parks are home to many beautiful beaches. While enjoying the sun, sand, and surf, be aware of things you can do to help keep you and our beaches safe and healthy.
It’s normal to find bacteria in surface water and for these levels to fluctuate. Many factors can affect water quality, including wind, recent heavy rains, and water temperature. Other factors, such as stormwater runoff, aquatic birds, waste from pleasure craft, and large numbers of swimmers, can also affect water quality.
There are always things you can do to protect yourself while enjoying recreational waters.
You can do your part by:
- washing your hands before eating
- properly disposing of any garbage, including leftover food or pet waste
- remembering not to feed birds or other wildlife
- rinsing off before and after going in the water
- avoid going in the water with open cuts or wounds or if you’re feeling sick
- avoid swallowing the water
- making sure to check that the water is clear, not cloudy or discoloured
- checking for any signs of cyanobacteria.
When a no swimming advisory is in place for a beach, that doesn’t mean the beach is closed. Many of the activities that New Brunswickers enjoy at our beautiful beaches, such as walking or running on the shore, hiking, relaxing on the beach, and photography, can still be enjoyed safely.
Remember to beach responsibly by checking the water and obeying posted signage.
For more information about New Brunswick’s beautiful beaches, check out Beaches / #ExploreNB / Tourism New Brunswick.