Canadians have been celebrating New Year’s Day by braving our lakes, oceans and rivers made frigid by typical January conditions since around 1920, when Peter Pantages, a Greek immigrant, founded the Vancouver Polar Bear Club.
Recent studies highlighting the health benefits of cold plunges, from reducing inflammation to improving our moods, have brought a scientific buzz to the fun.
Brave Canucks will find scheduled events from coast to coast to coast.
(Please remember, this craze may not be for everyone.)
Some even do it for Charity – check out some upcoming dates for 2026 @ https://polarplunge.ca/
