Your First Winter - Just for Laughs!!

[Canooknic]

That's nothing. I spend 200 bucks on a NorthFace pair of boots :'( They aren't that warm as I thought.

I bought a pair from Canadian Tire for $40 and they are way warmer than my $200 Columbia ones!!

 

[lunas]

See,
No matter how they claim its warm, the fact is, its not. Just over spending from our side to keep ourselves cozy.
But honestly if anybody knows about good products please let me. Price doesn't matter as long as the quality is good.

Hey, that's a good idea. Making a list of Canadian brands or products that won't make a hole in our pockets and really work.
ok I'm hungry, time for dinner now!!

 

[lunas]

I bought a pair from Canadian Tire for $40 and they are way warmer than my $200 Columbia ones!!

What'st eh brand? Do they carry their own brand?

 

[Canooknic]

What'st eh brand? Do they carry their own brand?

They are 'Kamik'. I only bought them because I was out with friend's and we dcided to go to Elk Island but I didn't have boots so I just bought the first pair I found. I just checked their website and they have some equally as ugly as mine for $79.99, I would expect they will be on sale soon though because I haven't seen them in their weekly flyer yet!

 

[aerogurl87]

My first winter in cold Alberta was last year and I was disappointed. There was more slush than snow. This year there is a ton of snow though, which is nice since I know I'm going to get my first real white christmas.

 

[Canooknic]

My first winter in cold Alberta was last year and I was disappointed. There was more slush than snow. This year there is a ton of snow though, which is nice since I know I'm going to get my first real white christmas.

We were very disappointed with last year's snow too!! We had a big ski-doo day planned for Boxing Day and ended up staying home eating too much instead!! Better luck this year!

 

[Canuck20]

If you live out west then I would suggest "Far West" winter jackets. Mine was "Made in Canada" and it has served me well for years. As for boots I would recommend "Sorels". If you want to watch a great movie about the culture shock of a Canadian winter I would suggest "Cool Runnings". It is a Disney movie about the Jamaican bobsled team that competed at the Calgary Winter Olympics. Fun movie.

 

[achander]

LOL...this post has gone from "Experiences in Winter" to "Where can i buy long underwear" hahahaha...Love it!!

 

[Canuck20]

LOL...this post has gone from "Experiences in Winter" to "Where can i buy long underwear" hahahaha...Love it!!

"Experience a Canadian Winter = Where can I buy long underwear" LOL

 

[lunas]

I love it!
Good tips indeed. Keep 'em coming! hehe

 

[reetottal]

It's my first winter in Canada ..I m sick from last two week .i dnt hv my health card still..last week we visted doctar we paid 100$ fee...but it did nt help me ...I hate cold nd medical system here ...

 

[Pigey]

My first winter in cold Alberta was last year and I was disappointed. There was more slush than snow. This year there is a ton of snow though, which is nice since I know I'm going to get my first real white christmas.

We got married in Alberta in December last year. There was NO snow. We're making up for snow this year!

 

[Pigey]

I love it!
Good tips indeed. Keep 'em coming! hehe

Mark's Work Warehouse has really good winter wear, including lined winter jeans! They look so warm and cozy! I'm pretty sure that my husband would NEVER let me hear the end of it. They always have good sales too.

The other place I've seen good winter wear is Peavey Mart. They are in Alberta and Saskatchewan. It's more like cowboy/work wear, but they have some stylish things too.

When in doubt... a Cowichan sweater is a good warm choice, and oh so Canadian!

 

[parker24]

Mark's Work Warehouse has really good winter wear, including lined winter jeans! They look so warm and cozy! I'm pretty sure that my husband would NEVER let me hear the end of it. They always have good sales too.

The other place I've seen good winter wear is Peavey Mart. They are in Alberta and Saskatchewan. It's more like cowboy/work wear, but they have some stylish things too.

When in doubt... a Cowichan sweater is a good warm choice, and oh so Canadian!

Yes, Mark's is really good. Though, me being the bad Canadian, I prefer to stay indoors, with fuzzy/fleece pj's and a hoodie with some hot chocolate

 

[aerogurl87]

I have two snow boots for the winter. One pair of Sorels that I love because the inner liner can come out which is nice for if I need to dry them out in case snow gets in them. They are also rated for -40 C and I got them on sale at Mark's. The other pair are Ridge combat boots which are really dry even in deep snow. I took those with me when my boyfriend and I went to cut down our tree last week. We were in the woods in really deep snow and they kept my feet warm and dry. To me that's all that matters though, having dry feet. I agree you can't do anything about the cold once it gets too cold, but having dry clothing is a godsend.