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Plunge into cold Alberta waters and support a worthy cause by participating in a Polar Bear Plunge.
Photo Credit: Wild Water Adventures
A list of ten places to enjoy a chilling experience in Alberta.
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1. Calgary Icebreaker Polar Dip
About: To raise critical funds and awareness for the Servant’s Annonymous Foundation’s work against human trafficking. Details
When: Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Where: Mahogany Home Owner’s Beach Club, 29 Masters Park Southeast, Calgary
How much: $50 & up /Free to Watch
2. Lethbridge Polar Plunge
About: In support of Special Olympics. Details
When: February 7, 2026 | Registration at 10:00 AM – Plunge at 11:00 AM
Where: Festival Square – 600 3rd Avenue S, Lethbridge
How much: $50
3. Elkwater Polar Plunge
About: In support of Special Olympics. Details
When: February 7, 2026
Where: Elkwater Winter Festival
How much: $50
4. Medicine Hat Polar Plunge
When: February 8, 2026
Where: Mavericks Athletic Park – 1 Birch Ave SE, Medicine Hat
How much: $50
5. Rocky’s Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Bear Dip
Credit: Rocky Winterfest & Freezin For a Reason
About: Part of Crimson Lake Winterfest. The Winterfest’s biggest event is Rocky’s Freezin’ for a Reason Polar Bear Dip. Where either individuals or teams fundraise to take an icy dip in Crimson Lake, all money fundraised will be donated to a local community organization of the teams choosing. Details
When: February 14, 2026; Dip at 1 pm
Where: Pioneer Ranch, Crimson Lake Provincial Park (16km NW of Rocky Mountain House)
How much: $10 registration fee is required for participants aged 18 and older, with a minimum donation of $100 to participate.
6. Red Deer Polar Plunge
About: In support of Special Olympics. Details
When: February 21, 2026 | Registration at 10:00 AM – Plunge at 11:00 AM
Where: Alberta Sports Hall of Fame – 4200 Queen Elizabeth ii Hwy #102, Red Deer
How much: $50
7. Canmore Polar Plunge
About: In support of Special Olympics. Details
When: February 26, 2026 | Registration at 10:00 AM – Plunge at 11:00 AM
Where: Millennium Park – 1st Street and 5th Avenue, Canmore
How much: $50
8. Edmonton Polar Plunge
Photo Credit: Polar Plunge, Edmonton
About: In support of Special Olympics. Every dollar you raise goes towards more than 3,000 Special Olympics athletes across the province. Details
When: Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Registration at 12:00 p.m., Plunge at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Lake Summerside, 1720 88 Street S.W, Edmonton
How much: $50
9. Sylvan Lake Polar Bear Dip
About: Take the plunge this winter and make a splash for a great cause at the Polar Dip! Details
When: TBA
Where: West side of the Pier, Sylvan Lake
How much: Raise a minimum of $100 to benefit one of the local charities.
10. Calgary Polar Plunge
When: March 7, 2026 | Registration at 9:30 AM – Plunge at 10:30 AM
Where: Arbour Lake, 12 Arbour Lake Dr. NW, Calgary
How much: $50
11. Lake Louise Polar Bear Swim
About: Part of the Annual Canada Day Celebration. Details
When: Usually held on July 1
Where: Fairmont Lake Louise
How much: Free
