Welland Canal Open Water Swim
September 12, 2021
Located at the Welland International Flatwater Centre where the weather is always great and the water warm and smooth. the Welland Canal Open Water Swim has established itself as one of the premier open water swimming events in Ontario. We offer a wide variety of distances so we have something for everyone. So come on out on September 12 and join us at this prestigious event!
The Welland Canal Open Water Swim is considered by many to be one of the best in the area Thanks to the quality and temperature of the water, as well as the world-class facilities offered by the WRCC.
- Distances: 1k, 2.5k, 5k, and 10k
- Course: The course will be a 2.5k loop. All swimmers will do 1, 2, or 4 loops depending on their chosen distance.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
1k swim Closed
Online registration closed-
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$65.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jun. 2 – Jul. 29 -
$80.00Jul. 30 – Sep. 9
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2.5k swim Closed
Online registration closed-
1 x 2.5k lap
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$65.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jun. 2 – Jul. 29 -
$80.00Jul. 30 – Sep. 9
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5k swim Closed
Online registration closed-
2 x 2.5k laps
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$75.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jun. 2 – Jul. 28 -
$90.00Jul. 29 – Sep. 9
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10k swim Closed
Online registration closed-
4 x 2.5k laps
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$75.00
Early Bird Pricing
Jun. 2 – Jul. 28 -
$90.00Jul. 29 – Sep. 9
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2.5k loop swim course
NEW 1.0 K Course
Race Setting - CLEAN and FAST water
Race Info
Location: 16 Townline Tunell Road, Welland, ON L3C 2T4 (Welland Recreational Waterway)
Check-in: At the Welland International Flatwater Centre (WIFC) in Welland (corner of Townline Tunnel Rd. and Colborne Street)
Awards: An award will be presented to the top finisher in each race.
The Course: See map above. All races finish at the Welland International Flatwater Centre on Townline Tunnel Rd, Welland.
Facilities & Food:
- Washrooms will be available at the Welland International Flatwater Centre
- Food will be provided
- World Class Facility used for the 2015 Pan-Am Games
Race Details:
- Swim caps will be provided for each swimmer and MUST BE WORN for identification purposes during the race
- A number will be inked on upper back/shoulder of each swimmer
- Water temperature at this time of year ranges between 68 – 72 degrees Fahrenheit
- The race is an in-water start and finish
- A time limit will be strictly enforced and any swimmer still racing at this time will be removed from the course (2.5k- 1.5 hours, 5k- 2.5 hours, 10K- 4.5hours)
- Swimmers should not undertake this swim unless they are physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate safely
- There will not be a "rain date" and a delay (or cancellation) would only occur in the event of lightning
Parking - Welland International Flatwater Centre
Event schedule
- Wed., September 12, 2001 7:30 a.m. - Onsite Registration and check-in
- Sun., September 12, 2021 8:45 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing 5K and 10K
- Sun., September 12, 2021 9:00 a.m. - 10k and 5k races begin
- Sun., September 12, 2021 9:30 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing 1K and 2.5K
- Sun., September 12, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 1.0k race begins
- Sun., September 12, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 2.5k race begins
Contact information
- Event contact
- Ian Feldman
- ian@canaquasports.com
- Phone
- +1 416-617-3558
- Website
- Visit website
