Not even a layer of ice could stop hundreds of jumpers from plunging into the waters of Herring Cove, N.S., on New Year's Day. The dip outside Halifax was delayed a few minutes while a boat chipped away at a sheet of ice on the water next to the wharf. pic.twitter.com/U0NjmG04vF — @blairhfxThey just announced a delay at the Herring Cove polar bear dip. Seriously pic.twitter.com/VkOlMJFjJo — @blairhfxBut once the water was cleared, 83-year-old Arnie Ross took the inaugural leap with "2018" scrawled across his chest. Dips were also scheduled to take place at other locations around the province, including at White Point Beach and the Bras d'Or Yacht Club.

Source: CBC News January 01, 2018 20:48 UTC