Polar Bear Dip Toronto 2014

10 teeth-chattering photos of the annual Polar Bear Dip

The annual Polar Bear Dip took place New Year's Day at Sunnyside Beach in the midst of a deep freeze in Toronto, with temperatures hovering around -12C. Some 400 people participated in fundraising efforts for Habitat for Humanity, the beneficiary of the event, though about half that number took the frigid plunge into Lake Ontario. The water was just above freezing, and the teeth chattering began well before participants introduced themselves to its unwelcoming grips. These are some brave people. Or aliens. Charitable aliens.

Check out all the shiver-inducing photos in this gallery of the Polar Bear Dip.


Latest Videos



Latest Videos


Latest in Sports & Play

Ex-Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Hoffman suffers another late-game choke with new team

Veteran pitcher has message for Toronto Blue Jays after rubber controversy

Toronto ball kid surprises Ukrainian tennis star with adorable letter

New bombshell allegations revealed in Kawhi Leonard investigation

Details of failed Toronto Raptors blockbuster trade revealed

Tennis star Alex Eala impressed by Filipino support from Toronto crowd

Kevin Gausman was on a flight from Toronto when the Blue Jays traded him

Kevin Gausman's daughter jokingly throws shade at Toronto Blue Jays