As of today (Friday), lifeguards are back on duty at Main Beach in Port Stanley and will be on site until Labour Day.
They will be at the beach from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
Lifeguards are identified by their red and black uniforms and are stationed at five lifeguard towers along the beach.
Lifeguards are only stationed at Main Beach. There are no lifeguards on duty at Erie Rest, Little Beach, or Pumphouse Beach.
However, lifesaving equipment such as ring buoys and reaching poles is available at those locations.
Flag System for Swimming Conditions
Lifeguards use a coloured flag system to identify swimming conditions at Main Beach.
• Green Flag – Good conditions; there are no unusual hazards.
• Yellow Flag – Moderate conditions, swim with caution.
• Red Flag – Danger! Swimming not advised.
• Double Red – Hazard! No swimming permitted.
If there is no flag flying, there are no lifeguards on duty.
