One hundred and six years of tradition have made Vancouver’s Polar Bear Swim in English Bay one of the city’s most popular ...

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 — ...

Metro Vancouver now has a slew of “cold” sauna clubs and spas, like Aetherhaus, Circle Wellness, Gatherwell, Kolm Kontrast and Under the Rose. And more are likely on the way as the City of Vancouver ...

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.

The organizer of the 2026 polar bear dip literally took the plunge on Dec. 22 to promote the upcoming event. When The Guardian arrived to speak with Jake MacCallum on Monday, he literally stripped to ...

Bone-chilling weather couldn’t stop tradition as thousands of people welcomed 2026 at the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge.

Every winter, a brave group of Montrealers takes the plunge into the icy waters of the St. Lawrence River, embracing the thrill of cold-water swimming despite frigid temperatures. However, recent ...

The polar bear club has started a petition asking the city and borough to meet with them to discuss a set of rules to ...

Bone-chilling weather couldn’t stop tradition as thousands of people welcomed 2026 at the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge.

All of those brave enough to jump into Santa Clarita’s icy swimming pool earned a place on its official Polar Bear Club ...