January 1, 2011

Well, this is it!  I’m kicking off the blog about 365 Things to do in Toronto Neighbourhoods on the first day of 2011!  Woo hoo!  What a great way to start the new year by taking time to think about the exciting things that lie ahead for Toronto in the next 365 days.  I’ve been compiling a list of noteworthy events and places and I look forward to sharing them with you!

To set the tone for the brilliant and exciting year ahead, I’ve selected a physically invigorating event.  Environment Canada is forecasting the temperature to be an incredibly balmy +9 degrees C on New Year’s Day!  Contrast that with the next day’s forecast high of -5 degrees C and we’ve got some beautiful conditions.  C’mon out and start 2011 off with a bang – or a dip – and support Habitat for Humanity at the same time.

It’s the Toronto Polar Bear Club Dip at Sunnyside Beach!

2011 marks the Toronto Polar Bear Club’s sixth New Years dip in support of Habitat for Humanity Toronto. Participants go for an icy swim in Lake Ontario and become a member of the Toronto Polar Bear Club in exchange for a $20 donation or a minimum of $20 of pledges towards Habitat for Humanity. With more than $50,000 raised over the life of the Club, this is a daring way to ring in the New Year while giving back to your City!

Arrive promptly at 11:15am for registration; the Dip is at noon sharp! Make sure to bring plenty of warm clothing and towels for before and after the dip, appropriate footwear for the water, your minimum $20 donation/pledges, and a friend to cheer you on and lend you a hand should you need assistance. For more information, go to www.torontopolarbear.com.