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A brisk way to bring in the New Year

Swimmers in Peachland and Kelowna took to the chilly waters of Okanagan Lake New Years day.
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Polar Bear Dip in Kelowna


More than 100 brave souls dipped into Okanagan Lake in Peachland as a brisk way to ring in the New Year.

The water was a chilly 2.2 C, while outside the temperature hovered around 5 C, serving as a good wake up call for the participants of the annual Polar Bear Dip.

Peachland Mayor Cindy Fortin even tempted the icy waters for her third year in a row.

“It is a great way to bring in the New Year, invigorate you and get you going,” said Fortin. “I love doing it.”

Okanagan Lake was a busy place to be up and down the valley, as Polar Bear Dips were also held in Summerland, Penticton and Kelowna.

(Video by: Kathy Micheals and Douglas Farrow)



Jen Zielinski

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Graduated from the broadcast journalism program at BCIT. Also holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science and sociology from Thompson Rivers University.
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