It’s an opportunity to maintain your first New 12 months’s decision of 2025 and perhaps increase some cash for a worthwhile trigger.
New 12 months’s Day Polar Bear Dips are occurring all through Ontario, providing a singular winter journey and an opportunity to fulfill different thrill-seekers.
Keep in mind to deliver loads of towels, blankets, further clothes and scorching drinks that can assist you heat up after taking the plunge.
You’ll additionally need to put on correct footwear, like water sandals or water socks. Outdated trainers will work as effectively, in the event that they match snugly. Do not put on flip-flops.
Listed here are some upcoming Polar Bear Dips all occurring on New 12 months’s Day.
Barrie
The Barrie Polar Bear Dip, organized by Josef Polcz, helps the Barrie Meals Financial institution, the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Most cancers Centre and the Coronary heart and Stroke Basis. The occasion is held at Centennial Seaside (65 Lakeshore Dr., Barrie). The dip takes place at midday.
Members are inspired to fulfill close to the general public washrooms on the centre of the park.
Clarington
The Clarington Polar Bear Dip can also be referred to as the “Dash of Insanity” and the “Plunge for Life.” Swimmers will tackle the icy waters of Lake Ontario at Bond Head, Newcastle, at 2 p.m. Registration begins at 12:45 p.m.
The occasion is organized by the household of Hollylynn Towie, a 17-year-old Whitby resident who died in a 2012 hearth.
Proceeds help her memorial fund and efforts to assist adults dwelling with autism in Durham Area.
Go to autismhomebase.com/polarbearswim to register.
Grimsby
The Grimsby Polar Bear Dip is a donation-based occasion held in help of McNally Home Hospice. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. adopted by the dip at 2 p.m. sharp.
The occasion is held at Bal Harbour Seaside, positioned on the finish of Bal Harbour Highway, in Grimsby.
T-shirts and tax receipts can be found for donations over $25. Go to grimsbypolarbear.ca for full particulars.
Oakville
Coronation Park hosts the Braveness Polar Bear Dip for World Imaginative and prescient. The occasion helps to offer clear water in creating international locations. It’s raised practically $2.4 million for World Imaginative and prescient Canada since 1995.
Festivities start at 12:30 p.m. with reside music and a barbecue. There’s a dressing up contest at 1:15 p.m., adopted by the dip itself at 2 p.m.
Members are invited to hitch a post-dip occasion at Tin Cup Oakville (1540 North Service Rd. W.).
There’s a $30 registration price. Go to polarbeardip.ca.
In accordance with organizers, parking at Coronation Park fills up shortly up, so attempt parking at South Oakville Centre (1515 Rebecca St.) close to the Beer Retailer and use the free shuttle service bus from Attridge Transportation. The bus service begins at 12:15 p.m.
Toronto
Toronto’s Polar Bear Dip helps Increase Baby and Youth Advocacy Centre. The occasion occurs at Sunnyside Seaside (1755 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto). Final yr’s dip raised greater than $120,000.
The occasion begins at midday. Registration is $30.
Go to boostforkids.org to register. This yr’s fundraising objective is $75,000 to help kids and youths who’ve skilled abuse and violence.
Grand Valley
The Grand Valley Polar Bear Dip helps Concern Meals Financial institution. “Dippers” raised greater than $5,700 in pledges final yr and spectators chipped in additional than 100 kilos of non-perishable meals donations.
The dip is held at Stuckey Park in Grand Valley.
Registration begins at midday and the dip itself is at 1 p.m.
This occasion is considerably weather-dependent and will probably be cancelled or postponed by 11 a.m. if the Grand River is flowing too quick or the ice isn’t thick sufficient to help dippers.
Go to the Grand Valley Lions Membership on-line for full particulars.
Huntsville
Neighborhood Dwelling Huntsville advantages from the annual Huntsville Polar Bear Dip at Peninsula Lake, Hidden Valley Resort. Members are inspired to reach at 11:30 a.m. for the midday dip. Proceeds help people dwelling with developmental disabilities.
This yr’s occasion has a $3,500 fundraising objective.
Perth Polar Bear Swim
Based by David Lavery, Stan Munro and others on the Perth Legion, the Perth Polar Bear Plunge was initially conceived as a fundraiser for Crime Stoppers. In 2025, the occasion helps The Hospice Hub.
Festivities start at 8 a.m. with a breakfast for plungers. The plunge begins at 10 a.m. on the Tay River, subsequent to the Perth Legion (26 Beckwith St. E.)
Registration is $50. Go to perthpolarbearplunge.com.
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