In-Person Polar Bear Swim Returns To Comox

The Town of Comox recreation department is inviting residents and visitors to participate in a Polar Bear Swim that will be an in-person event on a new date, Sunday, January 1st.

Registration day-of begins at 1030am for the dive into the icy waters of Comox Bay at Goose Spit, for an 11am dip.

“As the holiday season approaches, there is an air of excitement to bring in the New Year,” said Mayor, Nicole Minions. “There is a sense of refresh and renewal that goes along with jumping into the cold Salish Sea together. The dip at the Goose Spit is an invigorating way to start 2023. You are all welcome to join us on the first day of the year, new participants, and returnees alike.”

This is a free event with recreation staff handing out complimentary hot chocolate to post-dip participants and for those cheerleaders supporting from the dry shores.

Comox Fire Rescue and a lifeguard will be onsite to ensure safety and standby assistance should it be required.

If you can’t make the New Year’s Day event, the recreation staff are bringing back the popular virtual polar bear dip for the third year in a row. Between December 27 and January 2, do a dip on your own with family or friends and send in your photos to info@comox.ca. Online viewers can capture the highlights by using the hashtag #comoxtaketheplunge.

All the information and details of this event can be reviewed by visiting Town of Comox Polar Bear Swim.