Across the Lake Swim Skaha Lake
- Date Sun 10th August 2025
- Location Penticton, BC
- Price $96.87 - $194.89
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Across the Lake Swim at Skaha Lake on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, in the picturesque Penticton, Okanagan-Similkameen region of British Columbia! This extraordinary event features two stunning swim distances: a challenging 11.8 km route starting at Skaha Lake Park and finishing in Okanagan Falls, and a more accessible 4.5 km swim beginning in the beautiful community of Kaleden.
Participants can expect refreshing waters averaging a delightful 23°C (74°F) as they glide through the serene blue of Skaha Lake, all while surrounded by breathtaking valley views that enhance this unforgettable experience. Swimmers in the 11.8 km race will be accompanied by their own support paddlers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey, while the 4.5 km swim offers a solo experience without paddler requirements. With GPS tracking available for the longer swim, friends and family can cheer you on in real-time as you conquer this incredible aquatic adventure! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and create lasting memories.
Participants can expect refreshing waters averaging a delightful 23°C (74°F) as they glide through the serene blue of Skaha Lake, all while surrounded by breathtaking valley views that enhance this unforgettable experience. Swimmers in the 11.8 km race will be accompanied by their own support paddlers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable journey, while the 4.5 km swim offers a solo experience without paddler requirements. With GPS tracking available for the longer swim, friends and family can cheer you on in real-time as you conquer this incredible aquatic adventure! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and create lasting memories.
Organiser's Description
Across the Lake Swim Skaha Lake
Sunday, August 10th, 2025
Skaha Lake, originally known as "Dog Lake" but with a local twist meaning "horse," is an absolutely gorgeous freshwater gem nestled between the southern tip of Penticton and Okanagan Falls in British Columbia's stunning Okanagan Valley.The Across the Lake Swim Skaha Lake is no ordinary swim. The 11.8km is a point-to-point course starting in Penticton's Skaha Lake Park and finishing in Okanagan Falls. The water averages a delightful 23°C (74°F). The 4.5km swim starts in beautiful Kaleden and also ends in Okanagan Falls.The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, with the surrounding valley adding to the picturesque setting.The 11.8km is done solo but not entirely alone, as each swimmer must be accompanied by their own support paddler. Paddlers are not required for the 4.5km swim. We do not supply paddlers, but we can help you find one.All 11.8km participants will be tracked by GPS. Share the live event link so your friends and family can track you as you swim the length of Skaha Lake in real time.The Across the Lake Swim respectfully acknowledges that the land on which we live and work is situated on the ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Nation.The prices shown now include all fees.
Sunday, August 10th, 2025
Skaha Lake, originally known as "Dog Lake" but with a local twist meaning "horse," is an absolutely gorgeous freshwater gem nestled between the southern tip of Penticton and Okanagan Falls in British Columbia's stunning Okanagan Valley.The Across the Lake Swim Skaha Lake is no ordinary swim. The 11.8km is a point-to-point course starting in Penticton's Skaha Lake Park and finishing in Okanagan Falls. The water averages a delightful 23°C (74°F). The 4.5km swim starts in beautiful Kaleden and also ends in Okanagan Falls.The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, with the surrounding valley adding to the picturesque setting.The 11.8km is done solo but not entirely alone, as each swimmer must be accompanied by their own support paddler. Paddlers are not required for the 4.5km swim. We do not supply paddlers, but we can help you find one.All 11.8km participants will be tracked by GPS. Share the live event link so your friends and family can track you as you swim the length of Skaha Lake in real time.The Across the Lake Swim respectfully acknowledges that the land on which we live and work is situated on the ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Nation.The prices shown now include all fees.
Across the Lake Swim Skaha Lake