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 ...

Is there anything better than diving into cold water in the summertime? Polar bears love plunging into refreshing water as well. These Arctic animals enjoy swimming just like humans do, and one zoo ...

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 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 ...

Thousands started off their New Year with a dip in English Bay. Over the years the event has become more than just a communal dip into frigid waters, with 2026 marking the 106th edition of the annual ...

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 ...

Braving frigid temperatures and icy waters, hundreds of participants gathered in Jacksonport today for the annual Polar Bear Plunge, turning a cold winter day into a lively ...

Lifeguards have been known to scold rascally swimmers for horseplay around the pool. But would they dare blow the whistle for polar bear play? No megaphone at any volume would have been able to stop ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The short film category of this year’s Nature’s Best ...

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.

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