Swimmers took to the water inLac-Mégantic today as part of an annual race that draws competitors from around the world.
The event comes just over a month after the train derailment that destroyed the heart of the town.
Today's 10-kilometre race is part of the international swimming federation's world cup series.
Officials have already said that swimming in the lake poses no danger.
The mayor of Lac-Mégantic, Colette Roy-Laroche, has urged tourists to visit this summer to help support the town.
Last year's event attracted 25,000 people in total.