NEW DATE: This event is now scheduled for April 23rd, 2026.
6 pm on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 at the Rossland Museum
At 2:30 am on June 29th, 2025, Rosslander Aerin Bowers set out to swim the English Channel. Sixteen hours and 33 minutes later, she walked onto a beach in France. The marathon feat was a culmination of a dream — and years of training. Come out to the Museum at 6 pm on Thursday, April 23rd, to hear the whole story, from training and logistical challenges to battling tides and encounters with jellyfish!
Entry by Donation. Treats/refreshments provided.
About Aerin Bowers
Aerin Bowers is an open water swimmer based in Rossland, BC, known for taking on long-distance endurance challenges in lakes and oceans, including a successful English Channel crossing in 2025. Aerin brings a unique perspective on resilience, mindset, and performing under pressure.
Through her swimming, Aerin explores the intersection of physical endurance and mental strength, and shares lessons on pushing beyond perceived limits, staying grounded through uncertainty, and finding clarity in discomfort. She believes that the water has a way of stripping things down to what really matters.
Watch from Home
Can’t make it out to the Museum on April 23rd? Tune into our livestream to watch from home!
Our AGM is coming up! Join us on Tuesday, December 1st for our Annual General Meeting to learn all about what we’ve been doing up at the Museum this year.