Township Of Selwyn PolarFest Ready To Make A Splash In February

Selwyn Townships annual PolarFest will happen Feb. 4 - 6.

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PolarFest is an outdoor family fesetival hosted every year by the Township of Selwyn. This year due to COVID-19 there are some alterations, but the festival will still happen.

The Opening Ceremony fireworks will be hosted Lakeside at Chemong Lodge at 764 Hunter Street, Bridgenorth, on Feb. 4.

A free pancake breakfast will be hosted at the Causeway Christian Assembly (1307 Yankee Line, Ennismore) on Feb. 5. The event is free, but donations are welcome.

Ice sculptures will be on display at Cenotaph Park, Lakefield and Heritage Park, Bridgenorth. The Ice People of Bridgenorth, Ennismore and Lakefield will be on site at Heritage park on Feb. 5 and invite children to join them in creating their own ice sculptures.

Adventure Outfitters of Lakefield will be providing those interested the opportunity to experience a variety of Nordic Winter Sports. Those interested can visit Adventure Outfitters located at 1828 8th Line, Lakefield and be fitted for the proper equipment.

The speed skating oval in Lakefield will be open for use, as well as trails for cross country skiing and snoeshowing.

The Snowman Challenge will happen all weekend. Participants can build their own and post to Facebook using the hashtag #snowmanchallenge and #polarfest. A prize will be awarded to the best, most creative snowman.

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From Feb. 6 - 13 Bridgenorth-Ennismore-Lakefield Rotary will be hosting the 42nd Annual Polar Plunge virtually. The Polar Plunge raises funds for local charities and the Rotary Club. Donations are split evenly.

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