Are you brave enough for the Polar Bear Dip?
Take the plunge into freezing waters and join us for an evening of winter fun at the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre!
Friday, February 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- Cold Plunge – Brave the freezing waters in a cold plunge bath!
- Colouring Contest – Show off your creativity and have your artwork displayed in the aquatic area. The winning piece will be featured on our Facebook page!
- Winter Scavenger Hunt – Search for hidden clues around the pool area.
- Ball Search – Find the lucky ball hidden among 100 others!
- Cold Water & Ice Safety Activities – Learn essential winter water safety in a fun, interactive way.
Bring your sense of adventure and warm up with fun challenges!
WaterSmart Message
When measuring the ice, measure ice thickness in several locations!
Local conditions such as currents, location, and time of year can affect ice thickness. Consult knowledgeable local individuals. White ice has air or snow within it and should be considered suspect for recreational use.
Other environmental factors also affect ice thickness, such as the size and depth of the body of water; moving water (i.e. currents, drainage, runoff), snow cover, chemicals including salt, fluctuations in water levels, logs, rocks and docks absorbing heat from the sun, changing air temperature and shock waves from vehicles travelling on the ice.
Recommendations for ice thickness are based on clear, blue or green ice:
- 3" (7cm) or less - STAY OFF!
- 4" (10cm) - ice fishing, walking, cross-country skiing
- 5-7" (13-18cm) - one snowmobile or ATV
- 8"-12" (20-30cm) - one car, group of people
- 12"-15" (30-38cm) - one medium truck (pickup or van)
Please check local area signage, authorities and media before going onto the ice. No ice is without risk.