May 5, 2023

Flag Status: Yellow

We are now flying the Flags on Yellow.

Hi Summerside,


We are now flying the Flags on Yellow as of today, May 5th.


Although this is the time of year when many people want to start using the lake as we’re experiencing
warmer weather, there may still be an elevated risk due to cold water temperatures.


As indicated in the information about our flag system, which can be found on our
website, yellow flags mean the following:
Potential elevated risk of using the lake. The lake is open, but please check the SSRA website prior to use for details regarding increased risk, and exercise caution and discretion prior to and/or during use.


If choosing to use the lake we strongly recommend a PFD, reading through the following information,
and exercising extreme caution. A reminder that it is used at your own risk.
Please review the following information: (Links also available on our website)
First 10 minutes
Cold Water Shock
https://csbc.ca/en/cold-water-awareness


Additional information can found at:
https://www.lifesaving.org/
https://csbc.ca/en/


To find out the current status of the Lake at any time please visit www.lakesummerside.ca > ‘Flags’ >
Current Status.


Please note that the details provided here are a summary of the official Rules & Regulations, which have
been recently adjusted to incorporate the Flag System. Please visit our website for the full details. Full
details can be found here: www.lakesummerside.ca > ‘About Us’ > Rules & Regulations.


Stay tuned for any updates via our social media, website, and newsletter. For more information about
the Flag System please visit www.lakesummerside.ca > ‘Flags’ > Information.

If you have any questions, please call the office at 780-497-7558 or the gatehouse at 780-756-6772.