The Bon Soo Winter Carnival is an annual

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, Canada. The carnival, held every February, began in , and has grown to become one of Ontario's top 50 festivals. The festival features a diverse program of outdoor and indoor sports and activity events, as well as cultural activities including concerts, ice sculptures, and a

polar bear swim A polar bear plunge is an event held during the winter where participants enter a body of water despite the low temperature. In the United States, polar bear plunges are usually held to raise money for a charitable organization. In Canada, po ...

. The Bon Soo Winter Carnival is a remnant of French Canadian culture, tracing its roots back to the Montreal Carnivale. The carnival is named after its mascot Bon Soo, created by Ken MacDougall.Sault Ste. Marie News and Video :: soonews.ca :: A Proud Sault Icon

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Site with photo gallery of Bon Soo 2006
Winter festivals in Canada Festivals in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Tourist attractions in Algoma District Recurring events established in 1964 1964 establishments in Ontario Carnivals in Canada {{Canada-festival-stub

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