Join the Ice Bathing and Cold Plunge Community in Ottawa
On this page you will find out where like-minded people in Ottawa meet for cold water immersion. If no local group is active yet, you can easily start one yourself by adding your cold plunge location in Ottawa to our map. You can also join our Telegram community and follow the ice bathing group in Ottawa there.
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Popular Ice Bath & Cold Plunge Locations in Ottawa
- Britannia Beach: A popular year-round swimming and cold plunge spot with easy access to the Ottawa River.
- Rideau River (near Mooney’s Bay or Brewer Park): Calm and scenic locations ideal for safe winter dips and group plunges.
- Ottawa River (Westboro Beach): One of the city’s best-known cold immersion areas with strong community support during winter months.
- Dow’s Lake: A central and peaceful option within the city — perfect for short plunges and breathwork sessions.
How many cold plungers are there in Ottawa?
Ottawa, the capital city of Canada, has about 1,040,000 residents spread across an area of around 2,790 km² (approx. 370 inhabitants per km²). With its rivers, lakes, and long winters, the city offers ideal conditions for ice bathing and cold water immersion enthusiasts.
If we assume that about 1.5% of the population practice ice baths regularly, this means around 15,600 cold plungers in Ottawa. Statistically, this splits into about 7,800 women and 7,800 men who regularly or occasionally take a dip in cold water.
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