Yes! In fact, polar bears can swim better than most mammals, including humans. They’re at home in frigid waters and have incredible stamina. Intrigued? Here are nine facts that demonstrate how ...

Polar Bear Swim is a New Year’s Day tradition in San Pedro — with crowds running into the sea at Cabrillo Beach.

Then they realize the band isn’t playing yet. Someone missed the fine print in the City of Vancouver’s Polar Bear Swim messaging, which said the event ran from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., but in ...

2:20 White Rock’s Polar Bear Swim draws a crowd Thousands of people braved frigid waters on New Year’s Day to participate in Polar Bear Swims around B.C. Crowds for the plunge in White Rock ...

1, in the traditional way — with a chilled splash into the Pacific Ocean. The annual Polar Bear Swim drew hundreds, as usual, for the bracing, rejuvenating dip into the sea at Cabrillo Beach.

One of Vancouver's favourite New Year's Day traditions — the annual Polar Bear Swim — was celebrated by thousands again on Wednesday, in an event that has now spread across the world.

One of Vancouver's oldest traditions is back on Jan. 1, 2025. The city's first Polar Bear Swim took place on Jan. 1, 1920, and almost every year since, hundreds, if not thousands, have gathered at ...

One of Vancouver's oldest traditions is back on Jan. 1, 2025. The city's first Polar Bear Swim took place on Jan. 1, 1920, and almost every year since, hundreds, if not thousands, have gathered at ...