New Year's Day Polar Plunge in the frigid waters of Kempenfelt Bay

Approximately 150 people took part in the New Year's Polar Plunge raising 150 pounds of food for the Barrie Food Bank. Wed., Jan 01, 2025 (BARRIE NEWS)

Dozens of people welcomed in 2025 by braving the elements of Kempenfelt Bay.

The temperatures outside may have been flirting with the freezing mark but that didn't stop these brave souls from taking a polar plunge.

Organizers for the annual event say it was a record setting year, with an estimated 150 people turning out and about 150 pounds of food raised for the Barrie Food Bank.