In they go

Polar Bears

---

January 1st 2009
On our last day in Canada Kym and I came across a sight to make your heart freeze. The Annual Polar Bear Swim. Canadians of all ages and races jump into the icy waters of Vancouver Bay voluntarily. There was even a group standing in the water singing "Oh Canada". Time to leave this crazy country and head for warmer climates. Kym and Jasmine to Canberra and me to Hawaii. Goodbye snow, hello s ... read more

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver

---

A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more