Polar Bear Dip

• Canadians take the polar bear plunge to ring in 2025: ‘A little bit crazy’

  Strong winds and almost freezing temperatures didn't deter thousands of brave souls from jumping into icy cold water for across Canada in a New Year's Day tradition.

  Canada

  Jan 1
  
• Montreal’s Polar Bear challenge raises over $100,000 for Special Olympics

  Over 300 participants braved the cold weather and plunged into the St. Lawrence river on Saturday afternoon to raise money for the Special Olympics.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2024
  
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• Polar bear dip 2024: Hundreds of Canadians brave cold for new year ‘reboot’

  Canadians plunged into frigid waters from coast to coast on Monday to ring in the new year as part of the annual polar bear dip tradition.

  Canada

  Jan 1, 2024
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• Nova Scotians brave the cold for annual New Year’s polar plunge

  A group of friends participated in their annual polar bear dip at Halifax's Sir Sanford Fleming Park, in honour of the new year.

  Canada

  Jan 1, 2024
• Calling all Okanagan Lake polar bear dippers to ring in New Year

  Kelowna, while not home to the oldest polar bear dip, is usually the one that sees the most people on the shores of the lake awaiting a quick plunger.

  Cannabis

  Dec 28, 2023
• Okanagan polar bear dips: Start 2024 with an icy plunge

  Peachland will also be hosting its annual polar bear dip, Jan. 1 at 1 p.m., though a pre-event check-in is required.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2023
• Everything you need to do a cold plunge at home

  Cold plunge therapy can help boost your mood and ease inflammation – and you can try it at home for an affordable price.

  The Curator

  Oct 26, 2023
• Montreal law enforcement and emergency services hold annual Polar Bear Challenge

  Hundreds of Montrealers gathered at the edge of the St. Lawrence river at Lachine Riverfront Park for the yearly polar bear challenge to raise money for Special Olympic programs.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2023
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• Kelowna residents take on Polar Bear Dip challenge on New Year’s Day

  Kelowna, B.C., residents dared to take the plunge in the 2023 Kelowna Polar Bear Dip, hosted by The Community Recreational Initiatives Society.

  Canada

  Jan 2, 2023
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• Polar bear dippers across the Okanagan gear up for icy plunge

  While the tradition, for many, was put on hiatus for three years due to provincial health orders, they're moving full steam ahead again this year. 

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2022