New Years Day Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver

The 97th Annual Polar Bear Swim took place today, January 1st, 2017 at English Bay, Vancouver BC.
It had snowed the night before, the temperature was -1 degree Celsius and the water temperature was just 7 degrees Celsius, yet still hundreds of people came out to participate.
For photos, follow me on Instagram at @DownieLive
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[@DougPVlogs]

I had planned 2020 would be my year to do the polar bear swim. And then the covid-19 hit the world. 😡

[@DownieLive]

You can still go for a swim on your own 😉😄

[@DougPVlogs]

@@DownieLive Thinking about it.

[@jeniasmackay7931]

Polar bear swim is on my bucket list

[@leslievann9382]

Thank-you, for posting this video on RUclips. Have heard about this event from way back, but I never dared myself to try the swim. But I commend those who do.

[@DownieLive]

Thank you Leslie!

[@DownieLive]

Maybe you’ll give it a try one year. Start somewhere warm.

[@conradcoolerfiend]

this is so fun thing to do. nice video

[@TeecesPiecesAUS]

Awesome video! Love it! Looked super cold. Brrr ;)

[@DownieLive]

It sure was Teece! Thanks for the comment.

[@arshiasoleimany4509]

I was there, and I just discovered your channel. Pretty cool

[@DownieLive]

Arshia, thanks so much.
Glad to have you here.

[@brianfraser2495]

Well, whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Where's the hot tub?

[@heyitsrolan]

I wanted to go this year, but wasn't able to make it! I'm already planning to go next year!

[@DownieLive]

Maybe I'll see you there! Hahaha

[@davidlp6510]

WOW your hair didn't freeze. Mine froze while I was drying. Your suggestions are dead on. Did your toes change color for a day or so? Mine did. BTW when I got home I was still cold and while undressing for a real shower for a few seconds I thought I had become a chick!!!!

[@DownieLive]

Hahahaha 😄

[@bodymilkkim906]

oh my... just look like so cold.. ㄷㄷㄷ