VICTORIA, B.C.: JANUARY 1, 2017- Vivienne Scott (left), Janette Kelly and Philip Thompson at the Polar Bear Swim at the beach access off Lochside Drive in Sidney, British Columbia on January 1, 2017.

VICTORIA, B.C.: JANUARY 1, 2017- Laura Scherer runs out of the ocean at the Polar Bear Swim at the beach access off Lochside Drive in Sidney, British Columbia on January 1, 2017.

VICTORIA, B.C.: JANUARY 1, 2017- Nigel Scott (left) and Graeme Bruce at the Polar Bear Swim at the beach access off Lochside Drive in Sidney, British Columbia on January 1, 2017.

VICTORIA, B.C.: JANUARY 1, 2017- Janette Kelly (left) and Vivienne Scott at the Polar Bear Swim at the beach access off Lochside Drive in Sidney, British Columbia on January 1, 2017.

VICTORIA, B.C.: JANUARY 1, 2017- Nigel Scott (left) and Graeme Bruce heat up their feet and share a drink at the Polar Bear Swim at the beach access off Lochside Drive in Sidney, British Columbia on January 1, 2017.

VICTORIA, B.C.: JANUARY 1, 2017- Philip Thompson at the Polar Bear Swim at the beach access off Lochside Drive in Sidney, British Columbia on January 1, 2017.

VICTORIA, B.C.: JANUARY 1, 2017- Chris Buchholz pours hot water over his head following a dip into the ocean during the Polar Bear Swim at the beach access off Lochside Drive in Sidney, British Columbia on January 1, 2017.