29 million Canadians are OK with nude beach

A new study released by the Federation of Canadian Naturists (FCN) at the 39th World Congress of the International Naturist Federation (INF-FNI) in Zipolite, Mexico, reveals that a significant number of Canadians are open to naturist activities. The study, conducted by Ipsos using a nationally representative sample, examined Canadians’ experiences and attitudes toward naturism and nudity. Findings show that 57% of respondents have or would sleep in the nude, while 46% are comfortable walking around their house without clothes. However, participation in public naturist spaces like nude beaches (10%) and naturist resorts (2%) remains much lower.

Interestingly, 70% of Canadians believe people should have the right to sunbathe or swim nude at designated nude beaches without government interference. FCN’s Stéphane Deschênes, who is also the president of INF-FNI, is quoted in the above article emphasizing that naturism promotes body acceptance and counters the negative effects of body-shaming prevalent on social media.