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Discover the magic of open water swimming in breathtaking destinations.

There's an Across the Lake Swim for Everyone

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Osoyoos Lake
Osoyoos, BC
July 5th, 2026
1.5km
3km
5km
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Kelowna
Kelowna, BC
July 18th, 2026
1.5km
2.1km
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Kids Shore Splash!
Kelowna, BC
July 18th, 2026
.025km
.05km
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Starlight
Kelowna, BC
July 29th, 2026
.8km
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Rattlesnake Island
Peachland, BC
August 1st, 2026
1.5km
4km
7.1km
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Skaha Lake
Penticton, BC
August 9th, 2026
2.5km
4.5km
11.8km
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New Distance!
Kalamalka Lake
Coldstream, BC
August 15th, 2026
1.5km
4.5km
10km
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Gellatly Bay
West Kelowna, BC
August 22nd, 2026
2.5km
5km
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Copper Island
Shuswap, BC
September 12th, 2026
2.6km
5km
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Cultus Lake
Cultus Lake, BC
September 13th, 2026
.75km
1.5km
3km
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Latest Updates

2026 Across the Lake SwimSquad Ambassador Team

December 8, 2025

SwimSquad members bring the heart and energy that make our open water community what it is. They're the passionate, dedicated people who elevate the whole team. And good news! Applications for the 2026 team are now open!

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Introducing the Magical Across the Lake Swim Starlight

December 6, 2025

Under the starry night, the world moves differently. The water… calm, deep, and alive. Every stroke, a ripple through the galaxy above. The Across the Lake Swim Starlight is truly a magical experience.

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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!

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Cultus Lake Swim Update

September 5, 2025

We've been keeping a close eye on smoke conditions.

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Kal Lake Swim Clinic

August 4, 2025

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

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Rattlesnake Island Results

August 3, 2025

What a day! The lake conditions were perfect. Results are online!

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Rattlesnake Island Swim Still Scheduled as Planned

July 31, 2025

An update regarding the forest fire situation in the area.

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Kelowna 2025 Results Online

July 21, 2025

The results for this year's Kelowna swim are online.

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Registration for Kelowna Closes Tonight

July 17, 2025

Registration for the Across the Lake Swim Kelowna presented by Beem Credit Union closes tonight, July 17th, at midnight.

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Package Pickup Thursday & Friday!

July 14, 2025

We're getting close! Package pickup for the Kelowna swim is on Thursday & Friday!

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Swim for Ukraine & Healing from Trauma

July 12, 2025

Gene Krupa and Okanagan 4 Ukraine are raising funds to help families recover from war trauma.

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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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Join us for an experience that will stay with you forever.

Drown Proofing Our Kids

The YMCA Okanagan Swims Program was created in 2012 to help drown-proof our kids. We donate funds from our event to run the program which sends 3rd graders in School District #23 (from Peachland, B.C. to Lake Country, B.C.) for free swimming lessons to teach them lifesaving water safety skills. So far we have sent over 18,000 kids and donated over $160,000 to this program.