Across the Lake Swim
Westwood Lake

New Swim!
July 25th, 2026
Nanaimo, bc, canada
Nanaimo's favourite swimming spot
Distances
1.5km
2.5km
5km
Route
Loop
Loop
Loop
Avg Water Temp
19°C
- Details
- Sponsors
- Courses
- Schedule
- Package Pickup
- Updates
- FAQ
- Parking
- Results
- Details
Details
Westwood Lake is Nanaimo’s favourite freshwater swimming spot, and it’s easy to see why. The lake sits high above the city with Mount Benson as a backdrop and the water is calm and quiet.
Three distances: 1.5km, 2.5km, and 5km. Something for everyone, from first-timers to those ready to push further.
- Sponsors
- Course
Course
1.5km:
Coming soon!2.5km:
Coming soon!5km:
Coming soon! - Schedule
Schedule
Date Start Time End Time Event Place Sat, Jul 25 8:00 am 9:00 am Package Pickup Second Beach Sat, Jul 25 9:00 am 5km Swim Start Second Beach Sat, Jul 25 9:10 am 2.5km Swim Start Second Beach Sat, Jul 25 9:20 am 1.5km Swim Start Second Beach Times are subject to change.
- Package Pickup
Package Pickup
Package pickup starts at 8am the morning of the swim at Second Beach.
- Updates
Updates
- There are currently no updates.
- FAQ
- Parking
Parking
Parking is available in the parking lot at Westwood Lake.
- Results
Results
Coming Soon! - Photos
Photos
Coming Soon!
Across the Lake Swim Westwood Lake
is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Indigenous Nations across British Columbia.

