Comments on: How To Survive Winter in Canada: Tips & Packing List

By: Ryane

Ryane — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:43:19 +0000

In reply to Lieselot. I found this VERY helpful as I am looking to move to northern Alberta. I am really worried about the cold. Not that I haven't been in cold (Ontario gets cold), but not THAT cold. I am bringing two cats with me and I am searching for ways to keep them warm. This winter, we will be moving from Africa, so it is a HUGE difference. If you have any advice for pet safety in such cold (of course keeping them inside), that would also be helpful :)

By: Norris

Norris — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 03:15:53 +0000

Right now it’s 10 degrees Fahrenheit. I’m in Texas. We are freezing. I can’t not phantom anything less. I suffered from hypothermia and had to visit the ER. Overheating is a dangerous thing. Heart rate was very high. Lungs were tight. Sweating in 5 degree weather when that happened. Crazy thing is, the state lost power. Texas winter-storm 2021. I was inside my home drinking warm water. Now I have PTSD.

By: Lieselot

Lieselot — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:16:52 +0000

In reply to Tina.

Hi Tina, thanks for your feedback. I totally agree that the cold is very different in different parts in Canada, which is why I say at the top of the article that I’m talking about winter in the Canadian Rockies/Alberta and not Vancouver or other parts of Canada (and I mention that I’d just had a very cold winter). It’s true that it isn’t -40°C the entire winter, which I also write in the article 🙂 Sorry if you took it as a one size fits all type of article – I think I did my best stating that it isn’t one size fits all. Keep enjoying Canada and its beautiful mountains!

By: Tina

Tina — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:03:10 +0000

Sort of a silly article. Canada is a massive country so this isn’t a one size fits all type of review. Where I live currently it’s about 1-10 Celsius all winter with no snow or rain. We wear heavy sweaters or light jackets. I don’t own thermal of any kind or snow gear. When I lived in Alberta it was a dry cold, so it’s true, throw on an extra hoodie and you will be fine. It can get to -40 but that’s basically with the wind chill and it’s maybe a few days during a terrible cold snap. Mostly it’s no colder than -10 on average in Banff. This winter it’s been hanging around -2 to -5. And like I said- it’s dry so it doesn’t feel that cold. Vancouver is milder but feels colder because it’s so wet. And they’ve gotten more snow than other areas in recent years so you might need rain wear or snow wear. But it’s like 5-10 degrees so you will overheat in layers. I don’t know. I’ve lived in Canada my whole life and it’s not as cold as they’re making it sound. At all.

By: rohit aggarwal

rohit aggarwal — Sun, 22 Dec 2019 10:03:31 +0000

thank you theworldisacircus for giving me wonderful information

By: Lieselot

Lieselot — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:12:06 +0000

In reply to Zizi. That's exciting! Canada really is a wonderful country. As you mentioned, it will be quite different than European (or Ghana) winters. Dress warm and stay inside when temperatures are too crazy. You'll be fine. Enjoy the winter wonderland :)

By: Zizi

Zizi — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 14:59:30 +0000

it’s going to be my very first winter in Canada! Am from Ghana; the tropics where we rarely experience anything cold! I spent most of my University years in Europe but I know that doesn’t prepare much for a Canadian weather! idk what to expect!

By: Lieselot

Lieselot — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 07:55:23 +0000

In reply to Mel. Are you from New Zealand or Australia? If you come from Australia the shock will probably be a bit more intense :) Kiwis know a little bit more on how to deal with cold (you know, the houses have bad insulation..). But even then, winter in Canada is very cold. Enjoy your time in Canada!

By: Mel

Mel — Tue, 25 Jun 2019 02:14:02 +0000

Thanks for these tips, as a fellow antipodean it’s hard to imagine such cold and how to dress appropriately. I now have my packing list, thanks !

By: Lieselot

Lieselot — Sun, 25 Nov 2018 09:22:33 +0000

In reply to Lindz. It was an entirely new experience for me, winter in Canada :D My closet has more than enough warm clothes now haha.