Ottawa Citizen
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May 7, 2026
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Ottawa ice dippers make the most of Britannia Beach flooding
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Ottawa ice dippers make the most of Britannia Beach flooding
Looking to extend their season, a group of ice dippers took a chilly plunge in the flood waters in Ottawa's west end.
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By Iya Mendoza, Special to the Citizen
Published May 07, 2026
Last updated May 08, 2026
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Ėrik Thuswaldner relaxes by a flooded park bench at Britannia Bay. The Ottawa West Ice Dippers, an ice plunging group based in Britannia, has…
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