{"id":94736,"date":"2019-12-23T16:46:07","date_gmt":"2019-12-23T23:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/?p=94736"},"modified":"2023-07-29T12:38:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T19:38:42","slug":"traveling-to-canada-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/traveling-to-canada-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Traveling to Canada in the Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling to Canada in the Winter &#8211; There\u2019s a reason Canada is known as the Great White North, and it\u2019s not because it\u2019s a tropical paradise.mCanadian winters are legendary as much for their breathtaking beauty and unique seasonal attractions as for their bitter cold and heavy snowfalls.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you\u2019re heading to Toronto for business or Vancouver for vacation. Perhaps you\u2019ve recently purchased some Calgary real estate or maybe you\u2019re just visiting your Great Aunt Bedelia in Montreal.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever your destination, here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/need-know-move-montreal-canada\/\">important things to know<\/a> before braving the Great White North when it\u2019s at its greatest and whitest.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-f2jMHsP\/0\/12eb1e98\/O\/i-f2jMHsP.jpg\" alt=\"Whistler, British Colombia, Canada\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/traveling-to-canada-winter\/#Traveling_to_Canada_in_the_Winter_Dress_warm_Very_very_warm\" title=\"Traveling to Canada in the Winter Dress warm. Very, very warm\">Traveling to Canada in the Winter Dress warm. Very, very warm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/traveling-to-canada-winter\/#Take_advantage_of_winter_deals\" title=\"Take advantage of winter deals\">Take advantage of winter deals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/traveling-to-canada-winter\/#Expect_delays_or_even_closures\" title=\"Expect delays or even closures\">Expect delays or even closures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/traveling-to-canada-winter\/#Dont_miss_out_on_rare_opportunities\" title=\"Don\u2019t miss out on rare opportunities\">Don\u2019t miss out on rare opportunities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traveling_to_Canada_in_the_Winter_Dress_warm_Very_very_warm\"><\/span>Traveling to Canada in the Winter Dress warm. Very, very warm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t roll your eyes! You may think you know how cold Canada can get, but unless you\u2019ve experienced it firsthand, you have no idea.<\/p>\n<p>While winters in the British Columbia region are relatively tame, hovering just above or below zero degrees, areas in the Prairies are often closer to negative 35, and that\u2019s not including the wind chill.<\/p>\n<p>Know where you\u2019re going and what the weather will be like and dress accordingly, but prepare for the worst just in case.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wear a heavy insulated jacket over fleece or wool clothing with thermals underneath.<\/li>\n<li>Bring a warm beanie, gloves, and heavy boots with removable ice cleats.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, keep a pair of sunglasses handy.<\/li>\n<li>Sunlight reflecting off a snowbank can be blindingly bright.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-JJqzKfN\/0\/a6bac70d\/O\/i-JJqzKfN.jpg\" alt=\"Winter deals to Canada\" width=\"640\" height=\"383\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_advantage_of_winter_deals\"><\/span>Take advantage of winter deals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They say if you can\u2019t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. What if you can\u2019t stand the cold? Then get out of Canada?<\/p>\n<p>A lot of people do just that every year, which means that hotels, spas, and other tourist destinations will often offer significant discounts.<\/p>\n<p>Many will even have special wintertime packages that pair room and board with meals and\/or activities.<\/p>\n<p>Most airlines will also offer <a href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/cheapest-days-to-fly-book-flights\/\">cheaper flights<\/a>, and don\u2019t be surprised if it suddenly becomes easy to get reservations at some of those hard-to-book restaurants you\u2019ve been salivating over.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expect_delays_or_even_closures\"><\/span>Expect delays or even closures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not all easy reservations and inexpensive hotels, mind you. The fact that tourism slows down in the winter means that, while many businesses and attractions offer discounts, others are forced to reduce their hours or offerings, or even close their doors entirely.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to double-check the winter hours of your destinations beforehand, and look up weather and traffic reports as well.<\/p>\n<p>Snowstorms and freezing temperatures can cause unplanned delays and closures.<\/p>\n<p>Above all, make sure to drive safe, bring a shovel and other supplies along, and keep your phone charged in case of emergencies.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/visiting-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\">Visiting Canada<\/a> 4 Things You Need to Know<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16395\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16395\" style=\"width: 490px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16395\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/159639340_7e3d21a5711.jpg\" alt=\"Exploring The Niagara Falls From The Wrong Angle\" width=\"500\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/159639340_7e3d21a5711.jpg 500w, https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/159639340_7e3d21a5711-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16395\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Exploring The Niagara Falls From The Wrong Angle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_miss_out_on_rare_opportunities\"><\/span>Don\u2019t miss out on rare opportunities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Traveling to Canada in the winter might seem like an awful lot of trouble, but with a little preparation and care, all that effort can yield some truly one-of-a-kind experiences.<\/p>\n<p>There are few places in the world that offer better skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snowmobiling, and ice-fishing opportunities than Canada in the wintertime.<\/p>\n<p>Scenic areas like Niagara Falls and Banff National Park are all the more breathtaking when surrounded by blankets of pure white snow and rows of glittering icicles.<\/p>\n<p>If cold doesn\u2019t bother you, consider visiting Quebec\u2019s H\u00f4tel de Glace, a hotel made entirely of ice and snow, which only exists for three months in the winter and has to be rebuilt anew each year.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly short-lived and unforgettable are annual events like the Toronto Light Festival, Ottawa\u2019s Winterlude, and Montreal\u2019s Igloofest.<\/p>\n<p>Last but not least, the long dark nights of a Canadian winter provide perfect conditions for viewing the Northern Lights in all their shimmering, psychedelic glory.<\/p>\n<p>What to Look for on Your First <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/8-aspects-to-look-for-on-your-first-skiing-vacation\/\" target=\"_blank\">Skiing Vacation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/safe-travel-usa-tips-to-keep-in-mind-before-your-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\">Safe Travel USA<\/a> Tips to Keep in Mind Before Your Trip<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/niagara-falls-nightlife\/\">Niagara Falls at Night<\/a> ~ 5 Things to Do After Dark<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traveling to Canada in the Winter &#8211; 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