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.

  • Sponsors

    Silver

    Ecoscape Environmental Consultants

    Bronze

    Save On Foods
    Wi-com Solutions

  • 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!

      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!

      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

    2025 Results

  • Photos

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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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  • One on one coaching available

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