Name: Polar Bear Market and Swim
Start: 2026-02-14T10:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-02-14T14:00:00-08:00
Location: 7813 Okanagan Landing Rd, Vernon, BC V1H 1H2, Canada

Bundle Up for Our Coolest Fundraiser of the Year, Eh!
Join us for the 10th Annual Polar Bear Market and Swim – a beloved community tradition that's equal parts shopping extravaganza, family fun, and icy adventure! This unforgettable Valentine's Day event benefits Mission Hill School students and programs as part of the Vernon Winter Carnival's "Canada Goes for Gold" celebration!
Browse the Market (10 AM - 2 PM) free entry: Shop 'til you drop at our indoor market featuring 20+ local vendors! From handcrafted goods and baked treats to unique gifts and treasures, you'll find something special for everyone. Perfect for Valentine's Day shopping or a special treat!
Silent Auction: It's time to go for gold! Channel your inner Olympic champion and compete for the best deals! Bid on amazing items and packages donated by our generous community.
Delicious Cash Concession: Fuel up like a true Canadian athlete! Warm up with hot chocolate, coffee, hot dogs and more from our cash concession. Nothing beats comfort food on a winter day!
Meet Snowball, Our Mascot! Get your photo taken with Snowball, our adorable polar bear mascot. Children (and adults!) absolutely love meeting this cuddly character!
🏊‍♂️ The Main Event: Polar Bear Swim (1 PM) Sponsored by Dirty Deez Delivery, Transport & Dump Runz
Are you brave enough to answer the call? Earn your Polar Bear medal and join the ranks of Canada's bravest! Whether you're a seasoned "polar bear" or a first-time freezer, this exhilarating tradition will give you bragging rights for the whole year. It takes true Canadian courage, determination, and grit – tougher than a beaver building a dam in January!
Registration opens at 11:30 AM under the tent in front of Paddlewheel Hall. The market is free, but it is $10 per swimmer. Each participant will receive a special gift for registering and the eternal respect of everyone watching on. Don't want to swim? Come cheer on the fearless participants – it's half the fun watching others take the icy leap!
*Mission Hill PAC is the ONLY organization taking vendor information, the ONLY email contact is [email protected]. Please be aware of potential scams.