Welland Canal Open Water Swim
September 11, 2022
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 11 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
1k swim Closed
Online registration closed-
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$65.00
Early Bird Pricing
Nov. 16 – Mar. 29 -
$75.00Mar. 30 – May 31
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$85.00Jun. 1 – Sep. 8
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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
Nov. 16 – Mar. 29 -
$75.00Mar. 30 – May 31
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$85.00Jun. 1 – Sep. 8
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5k swim Closed
Online registration closed-
2 x 2.5k laps
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$75.00
Early Bird Pricing
Nov. 16 – Mar. 29 -
$85.00Mar. 30 – May 30
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$95.00May 31 – Sep. 8
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10k swim Closed
Online registration closed-
4 x 2.5k laps
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$75.00
Early Bird Pricing
Nov. 16 – Mar. 29 -
$85.00Mar. 30 – May 30
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$95.00May 31 – Sep. 8
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2.5k loop swim course
1.0 K Course
To all you 1K swimmers, we have a special course developed just for you. A 1K loop starting and finishing at the same spot as the longer events. A great way to end the season with a great race
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 11, 2002 7:30 a.m. - Onsite Registration and check-in
- Sun., September 11, 2022 8:45 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing 5K and 10K
- Sun., September 11, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 10k and 5k races begin
- Sun., September 11, 2022 9:30 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing 1K and 2.5K
- Sun., September 11, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 1.0k race begins
- Sun., September 11, 2022 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