One-year countdown begins to showcase Canadian swimming at all levels

TORONTO – The countdown is officially on.

Swimming Canada has awarded the 2027 Speedo Canadian Swimming Championships to Toronto, bringing together the nation’s top age-group, senior and para swimmers for a meet, July 24 to August 1, 2027.

The championships will begin with the open water competition at Gull Lake in Gravenhurst, Ont., July 24-25, held in conjunction with the Ontario Open Water Championships, before shifting to the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre for pool the competition slated for July 27 – August 1.

“We are thrilled to return to one of Canada’s most coveted swimming venues for our 2027 Canadian Championships,” said Michelle Killins, Director, Sport Development. “This is the lone event of the year that brings all of us in the Swimming Canada Nation together, and I can’t think of a better location to hold one of the top events on our domestic race schedule than Toronto, which has a rich history in staging world-leading events. We hope to see our nation’s best back on the start blocks in one year’s time.”

The national championships will feature age-group competition for athletes aged 13-14, 15-17 and 18 & Over, alongside an integrated para swimming competition. The event will also welcome international competitors, creating one of Canada’s premier summer racing opportunities.

Developed in consultation with coaches and high-performance leaders from across the country, the championship will help strengthen Canada’s domestic racing calendar while providing athletes with another opportunity to compete at the national level.

“The reintroduction of a national long course championship reflects what we’ve heard from coaches across the country,” added Killins. “There was a clear need for a late-season championship that extends meaningful racing opportunities beyond our international team selection events and continues to support athlete development.”

Additional event information, including registration details and the full competition package, will be released in the coming months.

Swimming Canada is currently accepting and evaluating bids to host the 2028 Canadian Swimming Championships. The successful host will be announced following the completion of the selection process.