If this is your first winter in Ontario, you need to be prepared. It is important that you and your children dress warmly. Temperatures are very different across Canada. The weather in Ontario can be extreme. Blowing wind can make temperatures feel much colder. In winter, weather reports talk about wind chill. Your coat should be thick enough to keep you warm on bitterly cold winter days, and heavy enough to keep cold wind off your body.
Many winter coats are also waterproof or water-resistant. Keeping yourself dry is one of the best ways to stay warm. Look at what your friends and family in Canada wear during the winter, or what others in the community are wearing. Many people chose thick winter parkas, or waterproof ski-jackets. Others, especially when dressed formally, choose long and heavy wool coats.
Whichever coat you choose to fit your style and budget, make sure it will be warm enough to keep you comfortable and safe. When shopping for a coat, talk to the salesperson at the store to find out how warm a jacket really is.
If your coat does not cover your neck, you will need a scarf to keep the wind away from your exposed skin. In cold weather, we lose most of our body heat through our heads.
Wearing a warm hat helps prevent this heat loss. Warm winter hats are made from wool, fleece or another synthetic material, and cover your head and ears.
