Following public uproar last week when it was discovered that the annual Bon Soo Polar Bear Swim was to be relocated to the festival's new home at The Machine Shop, organizers scrapped that plan and held the popular event at its traditional spot in Bellevue Park on the St. Marys River Sunday afternoon.
Given the amount of feedback and controversy surrounding the proposed move, one might assume a bumper crop of spectators would join the winter celebration. But that was not the case. SooToday counted less than 100 spectators at Sunday's event.
The 54th annual Bon Soo winter carnival continues until Sunday, Feb.12 with a variety of events and activities. There will be an added 'Bon Soo Bonus Day' on Monday, Feb. 20 (Family Day) as the festival hosts Passport to Unity.
For a complete list of Bon Soo events, please click here.