Monday, February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026

Polar Bear Swim photos

New Year’s Day Polar Bear Swims took place at Vesuvius Beach and Fulford Harbour on Salt Spring Island this year, with other people doing personal dips at other beaches.

Dave French and John Denniston sent in the photos in the attached gallery from the Vesuvius Beach event. See also this week’s Driftwood newspaper for photos by Erin Magley.

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