Swim Transition

March 29, 2022 - The Official Swim Transition Instructor Clinic is now Live! Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and Trainers who want to transition to the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life certification may now do so by completing the online self-directed SwimTransition Instructor Clinic at e-lifesaving.ca or e-sauvetage.ca.

January 12, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross announced today it is winding down its swim and lifeguard programming to direct more attention to surging humanitarian demands in other areas – such as disaster and pandemic response, opioid harm reduction and caregiving for seniors. Red Cross is encouraging its water safety training partners to transition to the swim and lifeguarding programs of the Lifesaving Society Canada.  Learn More.

Office Hours- Lifesaving Society Nova Scotia

The staff of the Lifesaving Society are working a combination of in the office and remotely. We are available for meetings and for pick-ups of supplies. Due to COVID-19 provincial recommendations and restrictions at Sport Nova Scotia, we are asking that you make an appointment before coming in; if you would like to make an appointment please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..