It takes some courage to run into the cold waters of Lake Ontario, you can see the determination on peoples faces.
Then you experience the frigid waters and realize how cold it will be.
The DJ plays some great tunes while people get their costumes ready
Some vikings enjoy the warm temperatures of Ontario's lakes in the winter
See more Polar Swim pictures after the jump.
I stayed in the water, thigh deep, taking pictures during each wave of swimmers. I was very cold when I came in after the dippers were done.
The rescue people wore complete cold weather wet suits
The very first swimmer left splashes when he ran into the water
It was a great family event
Penguins, Hawaiian grass skirts and colourful wigs
Others are going out as the front group heads back to shore
The next wave heads in to the water
Great Canadian girls bikinis and thermal underwear
Penguins with top hats
The Great Canadian Chill Bear
Friends don't let friends Polar Swim alone
Families wait along the sidelines, trying to keep warm in their winter wear
The first group lines up outside the tent, ready for their sprint into the water
Gathering up her stray flip flops crocs
The swimmers go in groups, trying to keep their flip flops on and not fall before they are ready
Falling into the water just feet from the shore while blue barrel guy keeps upright
A penguin with a yellow nose and facepaint
Cooking smores over an open fire after the swim
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