CBC reporter Troy Charles was among thousands to take the plunge into the frigid waters of Vancouver's English Bay Beach on New Year's Day, in a tradition that was born in the city over 100 years ago.

A White Rock, B.C., councillor who uses a wheelchair has arranged for the community's popular New Year's Day Polar Bear Swim to be more accessible. Susan Bains has arranged for a wheelchair-accessible ...

At the second annual Polar Bear Swim, make it a quick dip or take a deeper dive into the Pacific Ocean for the 300-yard buoy swim. Once you have taken the plunge, warm up in the heated Annenberg ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As a 74-year-old tradition, San Pedro’s annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear swim at Cabrillo Beach doesn’t see a lot of change — let alone disruption. But this ...

People braved the cold water at Lake Banook in Dartmouth on Thursday to make for a fresh start in 2026. Many stripped down to their bathing suits and took the plunge during the Darkside Dippers New ...

Fresh starts, ritual, history and health are all reasons for taking the plunge as one of Vancouver's most endearing traditions continues ...

The 40 th -annual “Polar Bear Swim” took place at Lakeside Park in Jacksonport, Door County, on Thursday morning. On the first day of 2026, about 600 people made the very brave decision to start the ...

The annual Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver has become a rite of passage for many, drawing thousands to English Bay each year. With over a century of history, this event not only showcases the spirit of ...

The Polar Bear Swim has become a beloved ritual for Vancouverites and visitors alike. Each year, thousands gather at English Bay to embrace the chilly waters, donning colorful costumes and embodying ...