Set along the shores of Traditional Coast Salish Territory the annual Coho Festival open water swim offers the opportunity to swim through the mythical waters described in Pauline Johnson’s Vancouver Legends along the coast of one of the worlds most scenic urban landscapes while at the same time contributing to the valuable salmon conservation activities the Coho Festival supports.
This open water swim forms a loop mimicking the migratory patterns Coho and other species of indigenous salmon have performed for millennia and centers on Ambleside Beach Park, part of the ecosystem that forms habitat for Coho salmon in West Vancouver.
The swim will offer 1.5 and 3km options starting / finishing close to the iconic welcoming Totem pole that marks the entrance to the Capilano watershed.
Come to cheer on participants of the swim and stay to enjoy the Festival and legendary salmon BBQ.
All net proceeds of this event help to support salmon enhancement projects including stream stewardship.
Sunday, September 7th
Ambleside Park, West Vancouver
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