Despite Vancouver's in-person polar bear swim being canceled for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, locals proudly maintained the over 100-year-old tradition.
While the 麻豆传媒映画Parks Board didn't host the normally massive event at English Bay on Jan. 1, Vancouverites were . This could be done by taking a dip in a bathtub or kiddie pool and, if brave enough, adjusting the water temperature to 7°C, the average ocean water temperature of previous swims. Locals could then share photos or videos of their plunge with the Parks Board to receive a commemorative button or on social media using .
And share they did. Here are some of our favorite entries under #vanpolarbearswim starting with of course a miniaturized Styrofoam recreation of the English Bay Barge!
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