Published Dec 09, 2025Last updated 16 hours ago1 minute readParticipants in the 12th annual Port Morien Polar Dip run back to shore following the annual swim at Morien Cliffs Municipal Park on Jan. 1, 2025. Photo by Christopher Connors /Cape Breton PostArticle contentA popular Cape Breton polar swim is partnering with a local children’s charity this year.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Port Morien Polar Dip is set to hit the beach on New Year’s Day for the 13th time and this year proceeds will be shared between the Donkin Morien Community Association’s accessible playground project and Caleb’s Courage, which supports critically ill children and their families in Cape Breton.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentPeople can enter a team of up to 10 people or enter as an individual. The event will issue pledge sheets and the team that raises the most money earns bragging rights and their name on the trophy.Article contentTo register and obtain pledge sheets, visit the event Facebook page or email portmorienpolardip@gmail.com. In-person registration and/or submission of pledge money takes place from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on New Year’s Day. The dip happens at 1 p.m. sharp on the Port Morien Sand Shore, immediately followed by a gathering at the Port Morien legion. Stephen’s Hot Sausages and Hotdogs food truck will also be at the site.Article content“Our playground project has seen some progress and we wanted to expand on the good that comes from the dip every year,” says organizer Katherine Snow. “We are so excited to partner with Caleb’s Courage and share their message of bravery and support through adversity and play a small part in their continued efforts.”Article contentSwimmers and attendees are encouraged to embrace the superhero theme in their polar dip attire.Article content
Port Morien Polar Dip pairing with Caleb’s Courage
