2026 New Year's Community Celebration, Food Drive, and Cold Plunge

This is a free event. Registration is not required.

As we gather around a peaceful, welcoming lakeside campfire, we invite you to dive into the festivities-whether you choose to take the exhilarating cold plunge into the lake or to simply come and enjoy the cozy atmosphere with friends and family, new and old.

We are also hosting a food drive to support local people in need; please bring a donation to help replenish the Sorrento Food Bank and make a difference in our community. Click here to see what the Sorrento Food Bank needs most!

Embrace the transformative journey of welcoming the New Year together, surrounded by the warmth of the campfire and the delightful treats of marshmallows and hot chocolate. Engage in our optional ‘out with the old, in the new’ activity, practice kindness, and enjoy the camaraderie and joy that celebration with community brings.

Let us practice kindness and create lasting memories together as we step into 2026 with hope.

What the Centre will provide:

• A continuous campfire and propane heaters.
• A couple of logs around the fire pit, which will provide limited seating.
• Marshmallows, hot chocolate, cups, and roasting sticks
• Changing rooms and an outhouse, which are enclosed but not heated. These are conveniently located lakeside.
• Paper and pencils for the ‘out with the old, in with the new’ activity.
• Kindness

*All activities are optional, and the cold plunge is weather-dependent. If the lake freezes over, we will be unable to take the plunge. We will update our website as to the condition of the lake closer to the event date.

What to bring:

• A chair to ensure you have a comfortable seat. Only logs surround the firepit so seating is limited.
• Feel free to bring your own refreshments, treats, or roasting sticks.
• A blanket
• A warm jacket, toque, and mitts

Taking the plunge! Here’s a list of what else we recommend you bring or come dressed in:

• Swimwear
• Shoes you don’t mind getting wet. The beach is rocky. Shoes to wear into the water are highly recommended.
• Footwear that is warm and cozy for afterwards.
• Clothing that is warm and loose for a quick easy change before and afterwards.
• Towels (one for your hair too if you decide to dunk your head
• More blankets

You are welcome to park at the Sorrento Centre’s main campus and walk down to the beach if you wanted to tour the entire site, or you can park at the lakeside property.

Lakeside Property: 1177 Dieppe Road, Sorrento

Main Campus: 1159 Passchendaele Road, Sorrento

If you have questions please email hello@sorrentocentre.ca