In Ontario, we’re bracing for another winter storm. And our friends in Calgary can’t find an open body of water anywhere near town. Winter is still in full force, and from the Pacific Ocean to the Okanagan, Lake Ontario to the Gatineau Hills, and even Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, Fellows of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society are preparing to plunge in the coldest water they can find on Monday, March 6th!
Joining us for the plunge this year: The Honourable Sheila Copps Fellow of the Society and former Deputy Prime Minister, the Honourable Sheila Copps has decided to take up the challenge and participate in the #RCGSPolarPlunge. Sheila is a lifelong advocate for the environment and Canada’s national park system. Mario Rigby Mario is an advocate for inclusion and diversity in the outdoors and encourages people to explore through sustainable forms of travel. In a world that’s rapidly changing, Mario believes his life lessons are worth sharing and hopes to inspire others to have more courage and address global issues that affect us all. Jaclyn Whittal A Fellow of the Society since 2020, Jaclyn has been a meteorologist and journalist with The Weather Network for over a decade. She has been a storm chaser for 13 years and has covered some of the most extreme weather across our country. “I am honoured to be a fellow of the RCGS and want to support this organization in any way that I can,” she says. “I’m even willing to jump into a freezing cold Okanagan Lake in March to do it!”
We are only three days away from the plunge and we still need your help to reach our goal! By donating today, you can help Canadian Geographic inspire the next generation of explorers, sharing stories that build understanding and help address some of the most pressing challenges facing us today.
