
The 2025 Save the Bay Polar Dip has gone VIRTUAL!
While we love winter in Meaford, the extreme weather this year has made the park and shoreline unsafe for gathering. But don’t worry—we’re still going full steam ahead with a super fun virtual event!
For Dippers:
If you’ve already registered, we invite you to take on a cold-weather challenge in place of the dip! Have a friend record a video of your challenge and send it to us to share with the community.
Get creative while staying safe! Some ideas include:
- Dipping into a kiddie pool
- Pouring an ice bucket over your head
- Rolling in the snow like a polar bear
Please send your video by Sunday, February 23rd to kellie.haslam@gmail.com. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
For Donors:
Thank you for your continued support! We know your dipper will still do their best to earn your donation with their virtual cold weather challenge.
Whether in person or virtual, this event is an important fundraiser to raise awareness about TC Energy’s proposed open-loop pumped storage project in Meaford. If approved, this $7B+ project would harm the Niagara Escarpment and threaten the freshwater resources of Georgian Bay. The funds raised will directly support our fight to stop this project.
For Cheerleaders:
Although we won’t be gathering in person this year, we can still unite virtually to support the cause. Head over to our social media channels to like, comment, and cheer on the brave dippers as they share their cold-weather challenge videos!
A Huge Thank You
A huge thank you to all our dippers, donors, and supporters for rolling with this pivot. Your continued enthusiasm for this important cause means the world to us!
Here’s how to get started with your registration for a virtual cold weather challenge:
- Register online for $25 to get started. You can choose to join us in Meaford to dip on the day of the event, or do a virtual dip from anywhere you are!
- Once registered you will receive a link to your own personal fundraising page within 24 hours.
- Share your fundraising page with family and friends via email and social media. You can track donations from your fundraising page, respond to donors and monitor fundraising progress.


