At White Rock pier, local Rotary clubs and others are planning the 45th annual Polar Bear Swim, which starts at noon. Participants are encouraged to pre-register online at Tourismwhiterock.com.
In South Surrey, two local naturist/nudist groups will co-host the ninth annual Polar Bare Plunge on what they call "Nude Year's Day," Thursday, Jan. 1 at Crescent Rock Beach, starting at 1 p.m.