# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Oakville's Courage Polar Bear Dip 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Take The Plunge!

The Courage Polar Bear Dip will be back for its 41st year!
Get ready to dip on January 1st 2026 at Coronation Park in Oakville

How do I participate?
Step 1 - Register online at polarbeardip.ca 

Option A: REGISTER Online (opens Nov 1st) as a team or individual
Option B: Fill out your Paper Registration Form (available soon) and bring it to the park with your $30 registration fee 

Step 2 - Raise Funds

Help raise funds for clean water projects in Ghana and Honduras through World Vision Canada by asking friends and family to sponsor your Polar Bear Dip!

Every $100 raised gets you entered to win a grand prize!
The Top Fundraiser will win a grand prize!
Prizes courtesy of Shoppers Drug Mart at Third Line & Dundas in Oakville

Step 3 - Spread The Word

Help us spread the word about the event! Tag us @PolarBearDip and #PolarBearDip on:

Facebook
Instagram
Bluesky
LinkedIn
YouTube

Step 4 - Do The Dip! 

Coronation Park in Oakville January 1st*
12:30pm | Registration Opens, Live Music and Festivities Begin
- All dippers must check-in at the registration desk to get their dipper & spotter wristbands and T-shirt
- Live music on stage from Mike Whaling
- Enjoy the BBQ from Tin Cup Oakville or grab a hot drink
- Washrooms from Natures Call on site

1:15pm | Costume Contest
- Prizes for best individual and best group costumes

2pm | DIP!
- Stay dressed and warm right up until the Dip 
- Know where your spotter is on the beach with your towel and warm clothes
- Wear water shoes or old runners (No flip flops!) and when you get out - warm your feet first!
- Heated change tents on site

4pm | Post-Dip Party at Tin Cup Oakville
- Join us as we celebrate another great event
- Percentage of food sales go back to the Dip
- Buy raffle tickets for great prizes courtesy of Shoppers Drug Mart at Third Line & Dundas

*NOTE: Parking at Coronation Park fills quickly so head over to South Oakville Centre at 1515 Rebecca St
(park near The Beer Store) and grab the FREE shuttle bus from Attridge Transportation. 
Bus starts at 12:15 and runs on a loop until the event is over
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakville/oakvilles-courage-polar-bear-dip-2026/200029166486857
- **Event Categories**: coronation-weekend, music, entertainment, live-music, parties, contests, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 199

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Oakville
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Coronation Park Beach
- **lat**: 43.408220973914
- **long**: -79.692571850123
- **full address**: Coronation Park Beach, 1426 Lakeshore Rd West,Oakville, Ontario, Canada

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Oakville's Courage Polar Bear Dip 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Oakville's Courage Polar Bear Dip 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Oakville's Courage Polar Bear Dip 2026 takes place on Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Coronation Park Beach, 1426 Lakeshore Rd West,Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Oakville's Courage Polar Bear Dip 2026?
  - **A:** Oakville's Courage Polar Bear Dip 2026 is organized by PolarBearDip.ca.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Oakville's Courage Polar Bear Dip 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 190+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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