The flagship occasion in Vancouver’s English Bay is celebrating its 104th yr, however there are a number of others across the area
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New Yr’s Day approaches, which suggests it’s time for the annual masochistic custom of plunging headlong into ice-cold water — on objective.
Right here’s a roundup of the swims across the Metro Vancouver area, together with the flagship occasion at English Bay and some smaller plunges that is perhaps nearer to house relying on the place you reside:
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Vancouver
The largest native Polar Bear Swim is celebrating its 104th yr with a full-blown pageant, together with stay music, leisure, meals vans, a 100-metre race (brrr) and plenty extra, all hosted by the Vancouver park board.
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The enjoyable begins at midday on Monday, Jan. 1, with this system opening at 2 p.m. and the plunge deliberate for two:30 p.m.
“Vancouver’s Polar Bear Swim is likely one of the largest and oldest on the planet, and we’re delighted to host such an essential and enjoyable group custom,” mentioned park board chair Brennan Bastyovanszky. “It’s all the time superb to see so many individuals come collectively to start out the yr off with an thrilling problem.”
The English Bay swim was began in 1920 by Peter Pantages and 9 others who got here to be generally known as the Vancouver Polar Bear Membership. Pantages’ granddaughter is planning to make her 62nd swim in 2024.
The town is offering indoor areas together with change rooms, washrooms and warming tents, plus a coat examine by money or faucet donation with funds going to the Larger Vancouver Meals Financial institution.
There shall be a delegated household space and an accessible seaside mat for contributors, and 2024 Polar Bear Swim merch similar to hoodies and toques shall be in the stores on-line or on web site.
These planning to take part are inspired to register at vancouver.ca/polarbearswim to get their participation certificates.
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Deep Cove
The annual Penguin Plunge, which like many was suspended through the pandemic, has returned to picturesque Deep Cove in North Vancouver the previous couple of years. Particulars of the 2024 occasion haven’t been posted.
Delta
Held at Centennial Seashore in Boundary Bay Regional Park, the Delta occasion kicks off at 11:45 a.m., with registration at midday and the swim at 1 p.m. The town is providing prizes and awards on the annual swim.
Port Moody
The Pleasantside Neighborhood Affiliation hosts its annual Penguin Plunge fundraiser on Jan. 1 at Rocky Level Pier in Port Moody’s Rocky Level Park, within the 2800-block of Murray Avenue. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, and the plunge is at 1 p.m. Value is $5 per particular person or $10 for a household as much as 4, money solely. Treats, scorching chocolate and occasional shall be on the market, with all proceeds returned to the group.
White Rock
White Rock’s Polar Plunge, hosted by Rotary District 5050, will get began with registration at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 1 on the West Seashore subsequent to the well-known pier. The swim itself takes place at midday across the landmark white rock on the seaside generally known as P’Quals.
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