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Photo Credit: Ed Boulter/Herring Cove Polar Bear Swim
A list of places to find Canadian Polar Bear Swimmers on New Year’s Day and where to go for charity frosty dips on New Year’s Day.
Wear a crazy costume, jump into the freezing waters for a worthy cause on January 1 and join in on the festivities after the event.
1. Town of Sydney Polar Bear Swim
About: In support of Peninsula Celebrations Society. Join fellow hardy islanders and enjoy an invigorating start to the new year with a polar bear swim. The beach access at the end of Beacon Avenue at Glass Beach. Details
When: January 1, 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
Where: Glass Beach, Beacon Avenue, Sydney, B.C
How much: Donation
2. The Vancouver Polar Bear Swim Club
About: The oldest Polar Bear Club swim has grown from around ten swimmers to the new record of 2,550 official entries set in 2014. Costumes and the Peter Pantages Memorial 100-yard swim race are the highlights of this event. Celebrate the 104th anniversary of the Polar Bear Swim in 2024. Details
When: January 1, 2:30 p.m.
Where: English Bay Beach, Vancouver, B.C
How much:
Free
3. Polar Bear Swim Delta
About: Join us for a dip at Boundary Bay Regional Park and take the plunge! Lots of prizes to be won and entertainment for the whole family. Details
When: January 1, 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Centennial Beach Boundary Bay Regional Park, Centennial Parkway, Delta, B.C
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4. Kelowna Polar Bear Dip
About: In support of CRIS Adaptive Adventures. Details
When: January 1, 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Tugboat Beach, Waterfront Park, Kelowna, BC
How much: $20. Tickets are required to participate in the dip; spectators are welcome by donation.
5. Clarington Polar Bear Swim
About: Raising funds for cause and support Autism Home Base. Details
When: January 1 | 12:40 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Bond Head Parkette, Boulton St. and Mill St., Newcastle, ON
How much: $30
6. Oakville – Courage Polar Bear Dip
CNW Group/World Vision Canada
About: To help provide clean water in developing countries. Details
When: January 1, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Coronation Park, Oakville, ON
How much: Fundraise /$30 registration fee
7. Toronto – Toronto Polar Bear Club
Photo Credit: Toronto Polar Bear Club
About: In support of Boost CYAC. Details
When: January 1, 12:00 p.m. (noon)
How much: $30 to participate.
8. Grand Valley Polar Bear Dip
About: In support of Concern Food Bank in Grand Valley. Registration starts at 12:00, with the dip taking place at 1 sharp.Details
When: January 1, Check in 12 p.m. – Dip 1 p.m.
Where: Stuckey Park, Mill Street East, Grand Valley, ON
How much: Dippers are encouraged to have a minimum of $20 in pledges and all proceeds go to the Grand Valley Food Bank!
9. Huntsville Polar Bear Dip
Credit: Huntsville Polar Bear Dip
About: Annual Charity Fundraiser. Details
When: January 1, 11:30 arrival, Dip at 12 p.m. (noon)
Where: Peninsula Lake, Hidden Valley Resort, Huntsville, ON
How much: Donation – Fundraise
10. Perth Polar Bear Swim
Credit: Perth Polar Bear Plunge
About: Founded by David Lavery, Stan Munro and others at the Perth Legion, Perth Polar Bear Plunge began in 1994, as a fund idea and fundraiser for Crime Stoppers. This year’s beneficiary is Cornerstone Landing. Details
When: January 1, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: The Tay River, next to the Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith St. E, Perth, ON
How much: Fundraising., Register
11. Mispec Beach Polar Dip
About: Join for the annual polar bear swim. Details
When: 2024 TBA
Where: Mispec Beach, Saint John, NB
How much: Free
12. Herring Cove Polar Bear Swim
About: Annual Herring Cove Polar Bear Swim. Details
When: January 1, 9 a.m.
Where: Queensland Beach, Conrads Rd, Hubbards
How much: Free
Do you know about more places in Canada where Polar Bear Dips are held on New Year’s Day? Please email us the details or leave a comment below!
Hamilton Ontario-Lake Ontario. and
Port Dover Ontario-Lake Erie Both have had Polar dips on Jan 1st for many years
Annual Polar Bear Dip at Melmerby Beach, Nova Scotia. It has a great story behind it too (cannot recall the name of the gentleman who started it a few years ago). I did it twice and it was fun as it is small so most people know each other. For more information on facebook, try Pictou County Triathlon Club.