Thousands in Vancouver take New Year’s Day polar bear swim plunge

Thousands in Vancouver take New Year’s Day polar bear swim plunge

One of Vancouver's favourite New Year's Day traditions — the annual Polar Bear Swim — was celebrated by thousands again on Wednesday, in an event that has now spread across the world.Vancouver restaurant owner Peter Pantages started the tradition in 1920.

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