HALF DISTANCE TRIATHLON VICTORIA CANADA The 1.9 km swim takes place in the warm, freshwater Elk Lake, featuring a single-loop starting at Hamsterly Beach Park. Swimmers will head south, keeping buoys to their right, then turn north back to shore. The 90 km 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, ...