The Halton Regional Police Service is inviting residents in Burlington, Ontario, to participate in two upcoming cold-water swimming events to raise money for Special Olympics Ontario. These fundraisers help provide sports programming for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities across the province.
The first event takes place on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the police headquarters visitor parking lot in Oakville. Officers and community members will jump into an outdoor cold-water tank with a goal of raising $10,000 for the charity. Last year, the event was a major success and raised more than $13,000 in just one afternoon.
Burlington will also host its own community event, the Burlington Polar Plunge, on Sunday, March 8, 2026. This swim will take place at Beachway Park, where participants will jump directly into Lake Ontario. This local tradition often features warming buses to help swimmers dry off after their dip in the lake.
The events are held in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Residents who plan to attend the police headquarters event should be aware of an increased police presence and possible changes to visitor parking during the afternoon.
