Langley is ringing in the new year with a brand new polar bear plunge, swimming, skating, and a children’s New Year’s Eve bash.
Those who want to embrace the cold can do so by taking a plunge at the first annual Polar Bear Plunge held at the Aldergrove Credit Union Community Centre’s Otter Co-op Outdoor Experience. Guests are invited to be part of a new chilly tradition that takes place in the outdoor wave pool to simulate an “ocean experience,” according to the Township Recreation Centre Supervisor, Nikole Longhi.
“It’s an opportunity to showcase the facilities, try something new, and make connections with community members and residents.”
Longhi added she hopes the event becomes an annual tradition in the Township.
“Our hope is this event will be something Township residents will be able to participate in with their whole family, neighbours, and friends. As the event gains traction, we hope to make it bigger and better each year.”
And the best part–the hot tub is also open, and hot chocolate will be served.
The plunge is on New Year’s Day at 12 p.m. Cost is $3 and participants can register online at RecExpress.ca.
There’s another unofficial polar bear swim at Fort Langley on noon on Jan. 1 at 12 p.m. at the West side of Brae Island.
Other community events that are happening on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s day including public skating and swim sessions.
Aldergrove Credit Union Community Centre at 27032 Fraser Hwy., is hosting public swims on Monday, Dec. 31 from 12 to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 1 from 2 to 6 p.m.
W.C. Blair Recreation Centre at 22200 Fraser Hwy. is hosting public swims on Monday, Dec. 31 from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The facility is also hosting a Holiday Family Pool Fun event for all ages to play activities and games on Monday, Dec. 31 and Tuesday, Jan. 1 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Regular admission rates apply to all swimming sessions.
Walnut Grove Community Centre at 8889 Walnut Grove Dr., is hosting public swims on Monday, Dec. 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday, Jan. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Aldergrove Credit Union Community Centre is hosting ice skating on Monday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on Tuesday, Jan. 1 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Regular admission rates apply to all skating sessions.
George Preston Recreation Centre at 20699 42nd Ave is hosting skating on Monday, Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Tuesday, Jan. 1 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Lynn Fripps Elementary School is hosting a Kids’ New Year’s Eve Bash on Dec. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $10 per child and registration is required at RecExpress.ca. There will be activities, crafts, a dance party, and the ticket price includes a water and a hot dog.
Bradner Community Hall at 5305 Bradner Rd., in Abbotsford is hosting a New Year’s Eve party and buffet dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. There will be music by West coast DJs, a cash bar, and tickets are available at Bradner General Store at 5440 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford for $35.
