{"id":410115,"date":"2023-04-28T16:13:38","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T14:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/?p=410115"},"modified":"2025-09-26T13:55:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T11:55:26","slug":"how-to-dress-for-canadian-winters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/how-to-dress-for-canadian-winters\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Dress for Canadian Winters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re still preparing for your adventure or already enjoying fall up north, you\u2019re probably dreading your first Canadian winter. Don\u2019t worry, you will survive\u2014provided you have the right gear!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few tips to help you prepare for this (long) season.<\/p>\n<h4>Winter is different in each province and territory<\/h4>\n<p>First of all, keep in mind that weather conditions differ greatly from one province to another. On any given day in February, someone living in Vancouver won\u2019t see the same amount of snow and experience the same temperatures as someone living in Quebec City.<\/p>\n<p>Case in point, these were the average temperatures for winter\u00a02022 in different Canadian cities (actual temperatures, not \u201cfeels like\u201d):<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"c-dossier-article__table c-dossier-article__table-nowrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<table>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCity\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t15 January 2022\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t15 February 2022\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t15 March 2022<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/thead>\n\t\t\t\t\t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalgary\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t+4.2\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-4.2\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5.9\u00b0C<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEdmonton\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-2.1\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-6.8\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t+0.8\u00b0C<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMontreal\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-22.6\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-12.7\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-1\u00b0C<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOttawa\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-23.1\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-14.1\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-0.4\u00b0C<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tToronto\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-15.7\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-5.7\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t+1.8\u00b0C<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tQuebec City\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-22.7\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-17.7\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-5.1\u00b0C<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tVancouver\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t+5.2\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t+6.1\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t+7.7\u00b0C<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhitehorse\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-4.2\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-5.2\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-4.5\u00b0C<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWinnipeg\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-15.5\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-17.7\u00b0C\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t-3.1\u00b0C<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n<p>In Vancouver, a raincoat will be more useful than a bulky Canadian winter coat, but in Winnipeg, you\u2019d better dress warm!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/comment-shabiller-hiver-canada-300x209.jpg\" alt=\"comment s&#039;habiller hiver canada\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1253\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-405758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/comment-shabiller-hiver-canada-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/comment-shabiller-hiver-canada-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/comment-shabiller-hiver-canada-1024x713.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/comment-shabiller-hiver-canada.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Where to buy winter gear<\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s best to buy winter clothes once in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, chances are winter jackets, coats and shoes sold in Canada will meet your need\u2014good luck finding proper snow boots in your native Costa Rica or Australia, for instance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Another important point to consider is that winter coats and shoes tend to be bulky and heavy. Save room in your backpack for something else!<\/p>\n<p>Fall is the best time in Canada to shop for winter clothing because last season\u2019s collection is usually discounted. Don\u2019t hesitate to visit thrift stores and second-hand stores. Many second-hand items are also sold at lower prices on Kijiji, Facebook Marketplace and other specialized websites.<\/p>\n<p>You can always bring your own lighter winter essentials (hat, sweater, tights, fleece, etc.)\u2014that is, if your winters are cold enough for such clothing and accessories!\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>Layering is key<\/h4>\n<p>Weather conditions can change every hour in Canada, and indoor places are usually pretty warm, so there\u2019s no need to keep your winter coat on in movie theatres, shopping centres, buses, etc.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s always a good idea to layer. Hot? Take off a layer. Cold? Put it back on. This way, you can deal with pretty much any temperature.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Need an example? Here\u2019s what you could wear:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Top:<\/strong> an insulated and breathable layer to stay warm + a sweater or fleece + a winter coat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bottom: <\/strong>tights or leggings (when it\u2019s very cold) + pants + ski pants if you\u2019re going hiking, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, skating or sledding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Head, hands and feet:<\/strong> a toque (a hat) + gloves + thick socks + winter shoes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you go on a three-hour hike in Manitoba in the middle of winter, you will need all of the above. If you\u2019re just walking to the nearest supermarket, dress warm and take off layers as needed (i.e. coat, sweater, hat, etc.) once in a warm indoor place.<\/p>\n<h4>Winter essentials<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Winter coat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the reasons it\u2019s preferable to buy your winter jacket in Canada is that clothing is typically adapted to local temperatures and will keep you warm when it\u2019s -20\u00a0\u00b0C or even -30\u00a0\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, you should shop for a winter coat with the following features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Knee-length, for added warmth<\/li>\n<li>Roomy enough to fit several layers underneath<\/li>\n<li>A stand-up collar to protect your neck and face from the wind<\/li>\n<li>Cuffs that hit at the base of the hands (bonus for some kind of cuff closure)<\/li>\n<li>A hood to protect your head, especially during snowstorms<\/li>\n<li>Zippered pockets to keep small items warm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Winter coats can be as cheap as $100, with brand names around $1,000. Why such a big price difference? Mostly brand, style, materials, etc. And of course, second-hand coats are much cheaper than the latest fashion purchased at a department store.<\/p>\n<p>You can buy a new coat for less than $200 in low-cost department stores like Winners or Marshalls, for less than $100 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1484376211866836\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">on Facebook<\/a>, and $700 and up in upscale stores.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you can also invest in a Canada Goose down jacket if you have an extra $1,500 to spend\u2026 that said, these coats are not necessarily warmer and you\u2019re probably going to realize soon enough that they are mostly worn by tourists in warm-ish cities like Toronto!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/comment-shabiller-hiver-canada-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"comment s&#039;habiller hiver canada\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-405759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/comment-shabiller-hiver-canada-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/comment-shabiller-hiver-canada-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/comment-shabiller-hiver-canada-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/comment-shabiller-hiver-canada-2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Pants\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can keep on wearing your regular pants. Of course, the thicker, the better.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s always a good idea to wear tights underneath when the temperature drops below -10\u00a0\u00b0C, especially if you\u2019re going to spend some time outside.<\/p>\n<p>If you are going skiing or sledding, don\u2019t hesitate to add a pair of ski pants that will keep you dry if you fall or decide to start a snowball fight!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shoes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No point in wearing three pairs of socks in your canvas sneakers\u2014winter boots are required.<\/p>\n<p>Ideally, you should wear ankle-length or higher waterproof, insulated shoes. Non-slip soles will be helpful too because sidewalks can be really icy.<\/p>\n<p>Consider trying shoes with thick socks, such as ski socks, to make sure they are roomy enough. Tight shoes are very uncomfortable, especially when it\u2019s cold.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that Canadians usually take off their winter boots when at the office or someone\u2019s place. Some people always have a spare pair of \u201cindoor\u201d shoes with them.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few popular brands of winter shoes (this is a non-exhaustive list!): Sorel, Palladium, Timberland, Pajar, Ugg, Adirondack, The North Face, Vans, Merrell\u2026<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/comment-shabiller-hiver-canada-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"comment s&#039;habiller hiver canada\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-405761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/comment-shabiller-hiver-canada-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/comment-shabiller-hiver-canada-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/comment-shabiller-hiver-canada-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/comment-shabiller-hiver-canada-3.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hat<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to lose your ears, wear a hat!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Make sure it\u2019s tight enough to block the wind. It should cover your ears.<\/p>\n<p>Knitted beanies are great for the fall season, but you\u2019ll need a lined hat when it gets really cold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gloves\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Look for insulated and waterproof gloves. If you can afford it, you can even get heated gloves.<\/p>\n<p>Mittens are not as stylish but having all your fingers in the same space keeps the heat better.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that in winter, comfort and warmth are more important than style!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re still preparing for your adventure or already enjoying fall up north, you\u2019re probably dreading your first Canadian winter. Don\u2019t worry, you will survive\u2014provided you have the right gear!\u00a0 Here are a few tips to help you prepare for this (long) season. Winter is different in each province and territory First of all, keep [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":371984,"featured_media":405760,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[201,899],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-410115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-actualite","category-cultureactivities","pays-canada-en"],"acf":[],"comments_count":0,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/410115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/371984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=410115"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/410115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":449567,"href":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/410115\/revisions\/449567"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/405760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=410115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=410115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pvtistes.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=410115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}