{"id":36716,"date":"2014-04-22T07:13:07","date_gmt":"2014-04-22T11:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=36716"},"modified":"2021-03-02T16:09:13","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T21:09:13","slug":"dressing-for-canadian-winters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/dressing-for-canadian-winters\/","title":{"rendered":"Dressing for Canadian Winters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dressing for Canadian Winters<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A full-length parka, seal skin boots and a muskrat hat may feel like what you need to stay warm during your first Canadian winter<\/a>. But unless you\u2019re one of the few people living in the far northern reaches of the country \u2013 you\u2019ll be over prepared and a little too warm.<\/p>\n

Separating myth, humour and fact can be tricky for newcomers when it comes to Canadian weather. While it is true that arctic regions of Canada are amongst the coldest in the world, most people live in temperate climates \u2013 where winters are cold but summers are hot. For example, it is not unusual for areas of Ontario and Quebec to have weather reaching -35\u00b0C (-31\u00b0F) in January or February, but come July and August, temperatures can soar above 35\u00b0C (95\u00b0F).<\/p>\n

In the Great Lakes region (which includes\u00a0 the cities of Toronto and Hamilton), the weather is moderated by the lakes and temperatures remain relatively consistent \u2013 with average overnight low temperatures of -6\u00b0C (21\u00b0F) in January and February and average daily high temperatures of 25\u00b0C (77\u00b0F) in July and August.<\/p>\n

Ontario is blessed with may large lakes include four of the five Great Lakes, so weather can change rapidly and without warning. It\u2019s best to always be prepared, and as many naturalized Canadians know, to layer, regardless of the season.<\/p>\n

Staying warm in the winter isn\u2019t about the heaviest clothes, but the right clothes. Here are some simple tips to help you stay warm and safe:<\/p>\n