For over 60 years, the Town of Qualicum Beach, in partnership with the Regional District of Nanaimo, has proudly hosted the Ocean Mile Swim. This open-water swim tests your skills in a friendly competition along just over one mile of the beautiful Qualicum Beach waterfront. Participants have the chance to win a coveted trophy across 15 award categories.
Participants must be at least 8 years but less than 100 years.
Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
Time: 2:45 pm to 4:30 pm
Location: Waterfront area between the beach washrooms and Shore Restaurant
| Category | Trophy | Winner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Overall | Craig Reid Trophy | Ethan Sagi | 22:01 |
| 1st District 69 | Barb McDonald Alberg Trophy | Camryn Stannard | 25:20 |
| 1st Lady | J.C. Bailey Trophy | Camryn Stannard | 25:20 |
| 1st Open | Class Kwalicum Cup | Jacob James | 24:50 |
| Youngest Swimmer | O.H. Rye Trophy | Courtney Middleton | 40:06 |
| Most Senior Swimmer | Commissions Cup | Barry John Graham | 50:00 |
| 1st 13 & under | John Nicholls Memorial Trophy | Elsa Bendiktsen | 28:27 |
| 1st 14 to 18 Yrs | Royal Canadian Legion Branch #76 | Finn Skoftety | 23:09 |
| 1st 19 to 25 Yrs | Ron Pearce Memorial Trophy | Ethan Sagi | 22:01 |
| 1st 26 to 35 Yrs | Hugh Reid Trophy | Melanie Buggey | 30:00 |
| 1st 36 to 45 Yrs | Bavaro Autobody & Glass Trophy | Cesar Estevo | 27:02 |
| 1st 46 to 55 Yrs | Jubilee Chalise | Jason Williams | 26:46 |
| 1st 56 to 64 Yrs | Doug Taylor Memorial Cup | Glen Christensen | 25:49 |
| 1st 65 Yrs & over | Herbert J. Welch Memorial Trophy | Rhonda MacIntyre | 27:45 |
| 1st Senior Woman | Elizabeth Hieronymi Award | Rhonda MacIntyre | 27:45 |
| See Full Results |
Look back on past swim events celebrated in Qualicum Beach:
