The 2025 West Shore RCMP Polar Plunge team (Courtesy BC RCMP)
West Shore RCMP is ready to get bold and cold in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run® Polar Plunge® for Special Olympics BC. The event raises vital funds and awareness to empower athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to strengthen inclusion across our province.
Officers from West Shore RCMP will join Saanich Police, Oak Bay Police, Victoria Police, and Central Saanich Police to brave the cold at Cadboro-Gyro Park on February 22.
They will also be joined by members of the BC Sheriffs Service, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the 5th BC Field Regiment, local bylaw officers, and others.
“West Shore RCMP is proud to support the Polar Plunge. It’s a fun event for an important cause, supporting amazing Special Olympics athletes while bringing officers together from across our region. Having the opportunity to work alongside our policing partners for such a positive purpose makes this event especially meaningful,” said Cst. Gabriel Gravel, Media Relations Officer with West Shore.
You can click here to donate to the West Shore RCMP Polar Plunge team.
Event details:
- February 22, 2026
- Cadboro-Gyro Park (Sinclair Rd, Victoria, BC)
- Opening Ceremonies: 10:40 a.m.
- Plunge: 11:00 a.m.
More about the Polar Plunge:
From February 21 to March 8, people all over the province will get cold and creative in the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics BC, a fun and meaningful way to come together to build belonging and opportunities for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
