Across the Lake Swim
Osoyoos Lake

New Swim!

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

Registration
Opening Soon

  • 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

    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

  • Photos

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

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Kalamalka Lake Swim

Kal Lake Swim Clinic

August 4, 2025

Join us Saturday, August 9th at 8:00am at Kal Beach for our Kalamalka Lake Swim Clinic!

Whether you’re a first-timer or looking to fine tune your technique before the big swim, this is your chance to:

  • Get course tips
  • Practice sighting and navigation
  • Ask questions
  • Build confidence in the open water

Free for registered swimmers of any of our events – no need to sign up, just show up!

You can speed up registration by downloading, signing and bringing the waiver here.

Location: Kal Beach, Coldstream, BC

Date: Saturday, August 9th

Time: 8:00am start