Sun Safety

Seek shade. Cover up. Use sunscreen. It doesn't matter if your skin is naturally fair, medium or dark. The sun’s UV rays affect everyone.

Block the SUN, not the FUN!

How sun-savvy are you? Take the quiz and find out. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.

Environment Canada's UV Index
Check the UV Index. When it’s 3 or higher, protect your skin as much as possible.
What's My Risk?
Complete a My CancerIQ cancer risk assessment and get your personalized action plan now.
Sun Safety at Work
This website supports workplaces in helping protect their employees from the dangers of sun exposure at work.

Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can lead to sunburns, skin damage, wrinkles and
skin cancer.
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in Canada, and rates
are increasing.
Skin cancer can be prevented.

Date of creation: February 18, 2013
Last modified on: May 29, 2023