Celebrate World Drowning Prevention Day

Celebrate World Drowning Prevention Day

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Event Details

Date: -
Cost: Free
Event Category: Culture, Art & Heritage, Family/Children, General Interest, Sports/Active Living
Location: Eastlink Centre and Aquatera Outdoor pool

Join the City of Grande Prairie Aquatics team for free, hands-on water safety activities at the Aquatera Outdoor Pool and Eastlink Centre Indoor Pool to learn practical skills that can help prevent drowning and keep you and your family safer in, on, and around the water.

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 1 to 3 p.m.

Aquatera Outdoor Pool

Try the Cold Water Challenge and Swim in Your Clothes activity to experience how swimming feels in everyday clothing and learn how cold water and unexpected immersion can affect your ability to stay safe. Long-sleeve shirts and pants are recommended for participants. Parents and children are welcome to participate together.

Eastlink Centre Aquatics Area 

Learn about water safety with lifejacket fittings, boating and paddle skills, and accessible boating activities. Staff will be available to help participants of all ages and abilities build confidence and learn practical Water Smart skills.

Join us to learn simple skills that can help prevent drowning. Everyone is welcome.

Learn more about National Drowning Prevention Week and World Drowning Prevention Day from the Lifesaving Society.

July 25, 2026 - 1:00pm - July 25, 2026 - 3:00pm