HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON VICTORIA CANADA The 1.9km swim takes place in the warm, freshwater Elk Lake, with a single-loop swim starting at Hamsterly Beach Park. Swimmers head south, keeping buoys to their right, then turn north back to shore. The 90km bike course is a scenic single loop beginning at Hamsterly Beach, passing through four municipalities with views of Haro Strait, the Coastal Mountains, and Saanich Inlet. It includes three aid stations and safety support from local police, ...