Clarington Polar Bear Swim

Clarington Polar Bear Swim Our annual Clarington Polar Bear Swim is January 1st at the Newcastle Waterfront. We raise funds for Autism Home Base in memory of Hollylynn Towie.

Autism Home Base provides programs for autistic adults and the people who love them. What: Also known as the "Dash of Insanity" and the "Plunge for Life", swimmers brave the icy cold waters of Lake Ontario. Swimmers can register online, collect pledges, win a variety of prizes (ie best costume, youngest swimmer, most mature swimmer, highest fundraiser, etc) enjoy a hot chocolate and a warm bonfire

. When: January 1st at 2 pm. Online registration and fundraising can be done at claringtonpolarbearswim.com. Registration on the day of the event starts at 12:45pm. Who: Anyone brave enough to join us! Where: Newcastle Waterfront, Mill St. S

Why: To raise funds for the Hollylynn Towie Memorial Fund. Fund administered by Autism Home Base, a registered charity based in Bowmanville which provides social and recreational programs for autistic adults.

How: Take the Mill St. exit off the 401 and follow it down to the waterfront.

04/21/2026

Please enjoy one more look at this years Polar Bear Swim, and thank you again to everyone who froze their fannies with us in support of Autism Home Base 💚

04/15/2026

A big thank you to Jessica Khalaf Photography for capturing these moments of this years plunge!

Please join us in congratulating the winners of our costume contest, as well as our top fundraisers!Best Individual Cost...
04/13/2026

Please join us in congratulating the winners of our costume contest, as well as our top fundraisers!

Best Individual Costume: Viking Monkey
Best Team Costume: Fisherman's Friends
Highest Individual Fundraiser: Sean DiPede
Highest Team Fundraiser: Martini Girls Just Jazzing

Finally, a heart-felt thank you to everyone who participated in the plunge this year in memory of Hollylynn Towie - stay tuned for more pictures and videos from the big day 🐻‍❄️

See you next year!

⚠️ Voting for the 2026 Polar Swim Costume Contest is now CLOSED! ⚠️We have 2 categories with three competitors for each:...
04/06/2026

⚠️ Voting for the 2026 Polar Swim Costume Contest is now CLOSED! ⚠️

We have 2 categories with three competitors for each: Favorite Individual Costume and Favorite Team Costume!

Please comment the names of both your favorite individual & team costumes as shown in the picture - voting closes on Friday April 10th @ 8pm, and winners will be announced Monday the 13th!

Thank you to everyone who came out and took the plunge with us this weekend 🐻‍❄️

04/05/2026

I told you I’d do it and here are the literal receipts. 👌💪 My heart is still pounding and my toes are still frozen, but we did it! 🏊🏻‍♀️🥶🥰 Next year here we come!



04/04/2026

I’m going to swim in Lake Ontario at 2pm for the Clarington Polar Bear Swim wish me luck 🙌🥶🏊‍♀️ Let’s Goooooo!



04/04/2026
04/04/2026

TODAY'S THE DAY!!! Make a splash & join us in Newcastle for our annual Polar Bear Swim!

Register online and take the plunge to support Autistic adults in your community.

💙 Free gift for the first 200 people to register
🎭 Prizes for best costume and more
👉 Sign up now: ClaringtonPolarBearSwim.com

A heartfelt thank you to the Towie family for creating this inspiring event in loving memory of their daughter, Hollylynn, and for continuing to make a difference in her name.

Clarington Polar Bear Swim

Tomorrow is the day to make a big splash for autistic adults in our community! Our annual polar bear swim raises funds f...
04/03/2026

Tomorrow is the day to make a big splash for autistic adults in our community!

Our annual polar bear swim raises funds for Autism Home Base through the Hollylynn Towie Memorial Fund.

There will be prizes for best costume and fundraising, a free gift for the first 200 swimmers registered and a huge bonfire to keep you warm. Clarington Emergency & Fire Services will also be present to provide their expertise and support if necessary.

If you have already registered online, please check in at our Pre-Registration Check-in Table outside when you arrive.

If you decide to sign up on-site, please go to the Registration Table inside the trailer. Also please bring cash to expedite registration.

If you are participating in our Costume Contest, please check in at our Costume Contest desk after event registration/checkin.

We will also have a BBQ and hot chocolate for a cash donation.

Details and online registration can be found at claringtonpolarbearswim.com.

Hope to see you there!

Only 3 more days until the 2026 Clarington Polar Bear Swim! If you have already registered online, please check in at ou...
04/01/2026

Only 3 more days until the 2026 Clarington Polar Bear Swim!

If you have already registered online, please check in at our Pre-Registration Check-in Table outside when you arrive.

If you decide to sign up on the day of, please register at the Registration Table inside the trailer. Also please bring cash to expedite registration.

If you are participating in our Costume Contest, please check in at our Costume Contest desk after event registration/checkin.

We will also have a BBQ and hot chocolate for a cash donation.

Details and online registration can be found at claringtonpolarbearswim.com.

Hope to see you there!

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