A fundraiser to protect our Ottawa River

 

The Riverkeeper Open Water Swim is a unique, inter-provincial swimming event in the Ottawa River. Uniting both provincial shores of our river, the swim highlights the need for collaboration towards swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters!

Thank you to everyone who dove in on August 13th! Over 180 swimmers got in on the action this year and raised a whopping $11,402.95 for the river so far. Donations are still being accepted. Show your support for these heroic swimmers!

See the full race results here. 

Distances: 1.50 k, 4.0k

Sponsors

Swim Cap Sponsor

Prize Table Sponsor

Past Races

2023 Results

4K

1.5K

Riverkeeper Open Water Swim 2023 / Nage en eau libre Garde-rivière 2023

2022 Results

4K

1.5K

2019 Results

4K

1.5K

750m

2018 Results

4K

1.5K

750m

Tom Anzai - In Memory We Swim

Tom was the founder and Race Director of the annual Riverkeeper swimming event. He had the vision to swim from one shore of the historic Ottawa River to the other. He swam it, and then invited all fellow swimmers to participate in what he called an epic charity event. His passion for the event was contagious. He didn't miss an opportunity to speak not only of the swim but also of the importance of a healthy Ottawa River. Tom exemplified dedication and community service.