Polar Plunge

• Many mark the new year with ‘exhilarating’ polar dip in icy water

  Hundreds across Canada marked the start of the new year by gleefully plunging into frigid lake and ocean water, some for their first time.

  Canada

  Jan 1
  
• Montreal polar plunge fans want access to beach along St. Lawrence River

  The polar bear club has started a petition asking the city and borough to meet with them to discuss a set of rules to formalize access for plunges.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2025
  
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• Winnipeg polar plunge raises over $31 thousand for Special Olympics Manitoba

  Around 60 people took part in the event at True North Square in downtown Winnipeg.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2024
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• Calgarians plunge in icy Bow River for better health benefits

  Groups of people headed to Bowness Park on Sunday to dip their bodies in ice-cold water for better health.

  Health

  Feb 11, 2024
• Kingston Police host annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

  In support of Special Olympics Ontario, over 200 people took a chilly plunge into Kingston's Crawford Wharf at the annual Kingston Police Polar Plunge

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2024
• A look at warm weather impacts in Lethbridge

  January was a month of weather extremes in Lethbridge. While some welcome the warm temperatures, others are concerned about longer-term impacts.

  Weather

  Jan 31, 2024
• Polar Plunge returns to Kingston

  The fundraiser raises money for raises money for Special Olympics Ontario

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2024
• Kingston, Ont., grandmother takes a polar plunge to support grandmothers in Africa

  Kingston Grandmother Gail McTague braved the frigid waters of Lake Ontario on New Year's Eve to raise money for grandmothers raising grandchildren in Africa.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2023
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• Regina residents take on the chilly polar plunge

  The 7th annual fundraising event, in support of Special Olympics Saskatchewan, ran on Saturday in partnership with the ongoing Frost festival.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2023
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• Edmontonians partake in Polar Plunge Special Olympics fundraiser

  More than 200 people participated in the Polar Plunge and raised $100,000 for Special Olympics athletes in Edmonton this year.

  Canada

  Jan 29, 2023