Across the Lake Swim
Osoyoos Lake

July 5th, 2026

Osoyoos, bc, canada

A Jewel in the Desert
Distances
1.5km
3km
5km
Route
Loop
Loop
Loop
Avg Water Temp
23°C
  • Details

    Experience the beauty of Osoyoos Lake set in the heart of British Columbia’s wine country. The “Jewel in the Desert” is known for its breathtaking desert landscape and pristine, warm water. This swim features three distances for swimmers of all levels: 1.5km, 3km, and 5km.

    The start and finish is at Legion Beach in Osoyoos, BC.

    Personal swim floats (Swim Buddy) are mandatory for all swim distances. They are provided for you at no charge, or you can use your own.

    The cutoff time is 2.5hrs.

    Support Paddlers
    Support paddlers are not mandatory, but recommended. Paddlers can launch their craft from any boat launch and paddle to Legion Beach. It is important that paddlers sign a waiver which can be downloaded here. It can be dropped off by the swimmer or paddler at package pickup in the morning.

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  • Course

    1.5km:

    3km:

    5km:

  • Schedule

    DateStart TimeEnd TimeEventPlace
    Sun, Jul 56:30 am8:00 amPackage pickupLegion Beach, Osoyoos
    Sun, Jul 58:00 am5km swim startsLegion Beach, Osoyoos
    Sun, Jul 58:10 am3km swim startsLegion Beach, Osoyoos
    Sun, Jul 58:20 am1.5km swim startsLegion Beach, Osoyoos

    Times are subject to change.

  • Package Pickup

    Package pickup is the morning of the swim at Legion Beach starting at 6:30am.

  • Updates

    • Final Days to Register!

      July 1, 2025

      Don't miss your chance to be part of the Across the Lake Swim Osoyoos, our newest swim in the stunning South Okanagan!

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    • The Jewel in the Desert!

      February 27, 2025

      Experience an open water swim in the beauty of Osoyoos Lake set in the heart of British Columbia’s wine country.

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  • Parking

    There is plenty of parking on the streets near the beach as well as at Osoyoos Elementary School.

  • Results

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Across the Lake Swim Osoyoos Lake is located on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the syilx/Okanagan people.

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New 2.5km For Skaha Lake

October 18, 2025

We’re excited to announce a brand new 2.5km distance for the Across the Lake Swim Skaha Lake! This new option is perfect for swimmers who aren’t quite ready for the full 4.5km or 11.8km distances.

Whether you’re looking to step up your distance or enjoy a scenic swim in one of BC’s most beautiful lakes, the 2.5km swim offers the best of both worlds.

Register here