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Canaqua Sports Mid-Summer Classic

Welland, Ontario, Canada

calendar_today 02 Aug, 2026

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sell $75.25 – $87.79

About the Event

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Niagara's waterways at Canaqua Sports' Signature race held annually at the Welland International Flatwater Centre. This venue offers an unparalleled setting for open-water enthusiasts, with its tranquil and picturesque waters.
Swimmers have a choice among three challenging yet rewarding distances: 2 kilometers, 4 kilometers, and 10 kilometers. Each course winds through the serene and historic Welland Recreational Canal, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape while providing an exhilarating aquatic experience. Whether you're looking to push your limits or enjoy a leisurely swim in nature's embrace, there’s a distance that suits every level.
Join us for a day filled with scenic beauty and athletic camaraderie as we celebrate the joy of open-water swimming at one of Canada's most unique venues.
Experience the magic of Welland firsthand by selecting your preferred distance. From early morning sunrises to late afternoon finishes, each swimmer will enjoy an unforgettable journey through this iconic canal system.

Races Offered

10K Swim

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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25 days remaining

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$87.79

1K Swim

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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$75.25

2K Swim

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 2K

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$75.25

4K Swim

Aug 02, 2026

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Distance — 4K

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$87.79

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Welland.

thermostat Temperature

16.4° / 25.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.0° / 24.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 4m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

10.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

High (7.0)

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73.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:24

nightlight Sunset

20:16

About Welland

Learn more about the host city, Welland.

\ Welland is a city of 56,000 people (2021) in the Niagara Region of Ontario Canada. The city is centred on the Old Welland Canal which splits the city into a Northwestern section and a Southeastern section. The Eastern section is primarily older, having been the original settlement for the diggers of the Welland Canal. As the town grew it expanded Northwest and is now almost completely urbanized in this area.