Across the Lake Swim Skaha Lake
- Date Sun 9th August 2026
- Location Penticton, BC
- Price $83.95 - $198.12
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Across the Lake Swim at Skaha Lake on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, in the stunning Okanagan Valley of British Columbia! This event offers an unforgettable swimming experience with two exciting race distances: the challenging 11.8km point-to-point swim starting at Skaha Lake Park in Penticton and finishing in Okanagan Falls, and the scenic 4.5km swim starting from beautiful Kaleden, also ending in Okanagan Falls.
Swimmers can look forward to delightful water temperatures averaging 23°C (74°F) as they glide through the crystal-clear waters surrounded by breathtaking valley views. Participants in the 11.8km swim will have the added benefit of real-time GPS tracking, allowing friends and family to follow their journey across the lake. Plus, for those looking to enhance their experience, joining the Lake Club offers fabulous perks including a $60 swim credit and discounts on additional registrations. Don’t miss out on this chance to swim in one of British Columbia's most picturesque locations!
Swimmers can look forward to delightful water temperatures averaging 23°C (74°F) as they glide through the crystal-clear waters surrounded by breathtaking valley views. Participants in the 11.8km swim will have the added benefit of real-time GPS tracking, allowing friends and family to follow their journey across the lake. Plus, for those looking to enhance their experience, joining the Lake Club offers fabulous perks including a $60 swim credit and discounts on additional registrations. Don’t miss out on this chance to swim in one of British Columbia's most picturesque locations!
Organiser's Description
Across the Lake Swim Skaha Lake
Sunday, August 9th, 2026
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 include all fees and taxes. No surprises at checkout!Wait! You could get a $60 swim credit, save 15% off additional registrations, skip the package pickup line, and get no charge transfers by becoming a Lake Club member. Learn more about all the perks!
Sunday, August 9th, 2026
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 include all fees and taxes. No surprises at checkout!Wait! You could get a $60 swim credit, save 15% off additional registrations, skip the package pickup line, and get no charge transfers by becoming a Lake Club member. Learn more about all the perks!
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Skaha Lake Beach, Parkview Street, Penticton, BC, Canada
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