Half Distance Triathlon Victoria Canada - The 1.9km swim course takes place in Elk Lake, a warm freshwater lake, featuring a single-loop swim with a rolling start from Hamsterly Beach Park. Swimmers head south, keeping buoys to their right, then turn north back to shore. Bike - Starting at Hamsterly Beach, the 90km single-loop bike course goes through four municipalities, offering stunning views of Haro Strait, the Coastal Mountains, and Saanich Inlet. The course includes three aid stations, ...