Across the Lake Swim

Name: Across the Lake Swim
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Kelowna

The Across the Lake Swim is an annual community swimming event held in Kelowna, British Columbia. The 2026 event, which took place on July 18, was unfortunately marked by a tragic drowning incident at Tugboat Bay on Okanagan Lake.

Date: Jul 18, 2026
Location: Kelowna

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Event summary

Highlights

annual open water swim
tragic drowning incident during the 2026 event
strong wind and current conditions reported on Okanagan Lake

The Across the Lake Swim is an annual community swimming event organized in Kelowna, British Columbia. The 2026 edition of the event took place on July 18.

Regrettably, the 2026 event was associated with a tragic drowning incident at Tugboat Bay on Okanagan Lake. Kelowna RCMP confirmed that a person participating in the swim drowned, with strong headwinds and currents on the lake likely contributing to the conditions.

The incident was the fifth drowning on Okanagan Lake within the four weeks leading up to July 19, 2026. Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas offered condolences to the family of the individual who lost their life during the Across the Lake Swim.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Tugboat Bay; kimberleybulletin.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Kelowna

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