People in Greater Victoria will take part in a Polar Bear Swim today to ring in 2024. 

If you want to witness the long time New Year’s Day tradition, you can head to either Glass Beach in Sidney, or Whiffen Spit in Sooke. 

Otter Point Fire Department

The Otter Point Fire Department in Sooke is organizing an event at the popular Whiffen Spit beach. Registration starts at 11 am, with the cannon start scheduled for 12 pm. 

Hundreds of people will run into the icy waters at the same time for a cool and entertaining start to the year. 

Firefighters will be providing hot chocolate for swimmers afterward to warm up. 

The Peninsula Celebration Society will also be hosting their own event in Sidney, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. 

They ask people to find them through the beach access at the end of Beacon Avenue at Glass Beach.