NOW’S THAT’S WINTER FUN THE CANADIAN WAY IN GRAVENHURST TODAY

Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com

GRAVENHURST — Two in one.

That’s Rotarian Harold Coffin today. Two minutes in Gull Lake’s 1 degree water to raise money for the club.

He was among 10 brave enough to “do the dip” as part of Gravenhurst’s second day of its 56th Winter Carnival Saturday.

Harold Coffin, who stumbled into Gull Lake, had to admit: Baby it’s 1 degree cold in here. PHOTOS Mark Clairmont MuskokaTODAY.com

Some, who came from as far as Mississauga to join in the water fun, took part in several events on the Muskoka Road main street and at various venues after beginning last night and continuing tomorrow at the Severn Bridge Fall Fair Grounds demolition derby at 2 p.m.

On any other winter day most people would have cuddled up inside for Valentine’s Day.

But on Family Day Weekend it was out and aboot enjoying an otherwise overcast Canadian winter day.

From Lions pancakes to doggie dashes, nail driving, log sawing, train rides, bouncy castles, curling, crafts, puddle jumping and polar bear swims it was a day to relish the outdoors.

Here’s a look at people smiling, wincing, licking and always enjoying themselves in the great Canadian way.

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Taking the dive and a plunge.
During a break in racing 10 brave souls took turns taking a dip in the 1-degree temperature Gull Lake water.
Last one in is ....
Last one in is ....
Lion Daniel Soucey served up pancake.
Lion Daniel Soucey served up pancake.
Team Canada fan Maggie Elesko and and Sonja MacDonald. enjoyed breakfast.
Team Canada fan Maggie Elesko and and Sonja MacDonald enjoy breakfast.
Skokies are Presbyterian church-goers.
Skokies are Presbyterian church-goers.
Dog pound kept dogs on course.
Dog pound kept dogs on course.
Bailey came running when there were treats.
Bailey came running when there were treats.
This was best way to watch doggie dash.
This was best way to watch doggie dash.
Riggins, a big Bernese, races to the finish line.
Riggins, a big Bernese, races to the finish line.
Doggie dash winners big and small.
Doggie dash winners big and small.
Outside dogs had more fun than this one inside.
Outside dogs had more fun than this one inside.
Is this an Olympic sport?
Is this an Olympic sport?
Pasind carves a Skokie.
Pasind carves a Skokie.
Everyone loved Railside Maple Syrup.
Everyone loved Railside Maple Syrup.
UCW women sell sweets in warming centre.
UCW women sell sweets in warming centre.
O Canada, yeah!
O Canada, yeah!
Mike 'the Pike' Beaudin and his big catch.
Mike 'the Pike' Beaudin and his big catch.
United Church marketplace had it all.
United Church marketplace had it all.
Like father like son checking out events.
Like father like son checking out events.
Cool shades Joanna Sherar and son Theodore.
Cool shades Joanna Sherar and son Theodore.
All aboard the sweetest little train in town.
All aboard the sweetest little train in town.
All roads lead to Skokie's Place.
All roads lead to Skokie's Place.
Hot time in ol' town today.
Hot time in ol' town today.
Snowferries Lucy Loop and Emi The Ferry flit and fly.
Snowferries Lucy Loop and Emi The Ferry flit and fly.
Mighty Mike juggles 10 lb. bowling balls was fun for those watching.
Mighty Mike juggles 10 lb. bowling balls was fun for those watching.
Elsie Hilgartner, 4, gets help from mom Laura.
Elsie Hilgartner, 4, gets help from mom Laura.
He shoots he scores.
He shoots he scores.
Kaitlyn Dufresne and son Phinehas.
Kaitlyn Dufresne and son Phinehas.
Luke saws after Evan nails.
Luke saws after Evan nails.
Polar Dippers warmed up in Northern Hot Tub.
Polar Dippers warmed up in Northern Hot Tub.

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