Photo Credit: Wild Water Adventures
Plunge into cold Alberta waters and support a worthy cause by participating in a Polar Bear Plunge.
A list of seven places to enjoy a chilling experience in Alberta.
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 3, 2024 | 1 p.m.
Where: Mahogany Home Owner’s Beach Club, 29 Masters Park Southeast, Calgary
How much: $50 to $150/Free to Watch
2. 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, January 28, 2024 | Registration at 12:00 p.m., Plunge at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Lake Summerside, 1720 88 Street S.W, Edmonton
How much: $50
3. Lethbridge Polar Plunge
About: In support of Special Olympics. Details
When: February 3, 2024 | 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. plunge
Where: Henderson Lake Park
2710 Parkside Drive South
How much: $50
4. 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 17, 2024; Dip at 1 pm
Where: Pioneer Ranch, Crimson Lake Provincial Park (16km NW of Rocky Mountain House)
How much: $25 per person registration fee + fundraising.
5. Sylvan Lake Polar Bear Dip
About: Part of Sylvan Lake Winterfest. Details
When: Family Day Weekend, Date TBA
Where: West side of the Pier, Sylvan Lake
How much: Registration Fee + minimum charity donation
6. Medicine Hat Polar Plunge
When: February 23, 2024 | Registration at 4:30 p.m., Plunge at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Medicine Hat Police Headquarters, 884 2 Street SE, Medicine Hat
How much: $50
7. Calgary Polar Plunge
About: In support of Special Olympics. Details
When: February 24, 2024 | Registration at 9:30 a.m., Plunge at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Arbour Lake, 12 Arbour Lake Dr. NW, Calgary
How much: $50
8. Canmore Polar Plunge
About: In support of Special Olympics. Details
When: February 24, 2024 | Registration at: 12:30 pm, Plunge at: 1:00 pm
Where: Millennium Park, Canmore
How much: $50
9. Red Deer Polar Plunge
About: In support of Special Olympics. Details
When: February 25, 2024; 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. plunge
Where: Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, #102, 4200 Queen Elizabeth II Hwy, Red Deer
How much: $50
10. Lake Louise Polar Bear Swim
About: Part of the Annual Canada Day Celebration. Details
When: July 1 (2024 TBA)
Where: Fairmont Lake Louise
How much: Free