You've really asked for it now??

When I'm inside my home, I wear a pair of jeans and a long sleeved shirt. Occasionally I feel the need for a lightweight cardigan, but often I don't.

To walk outdoors in cold weather, this is what I might wear:

• cotton trousers over long underwear or alternatively wool trousers on their own (In extremely cold weather I wear both long underwear AND wool trousers.)
• long-sleeved cotton turtleneck shirt
• sweater (jumper) made of wool or synthetic fleece
• parka - this is a hooded, thigh-length, insulated jacket (I have one insulated with goose down and another insulated with synthetic Thinsulate. I wear the Thinsulate one in cold weather and the down one in REALLY cold weather.)
• Thinsulate-lined mittens (mittens are warmer than gloves)
• neck scarf
• boiled wool hat
• wool socks
• felt-lined boots that are rated down to -40º C - the brand name that I wear is Sorel
• sunglasses - the reflection of sunlight off snow is very bright
• lip balm and moisturizer to protect my skin from the dry air

You don't have to wear lots of layers. On a really cold day I'd wear a T-shirt, a sweater or shirt over that and a good jacket. Keeping the wind out is the main thing. Ski jackets are really good. You need proper footwear, gloves and a hat. Do not worry about your hair-do. We're all in the same boat.

Denim jeans are not great in Winter. Cords are much better. I have thermal underwear that I put on if I expect to be out in the (very) cold for more than an hour.

I've just remembered that you're going to Toronto, so you won't need as extreme a list of winter clothing as I mentioned.

Besides that, the list I mentioned was to see me through a substantial outdoor walk in cold weather, which is something I might do on a Sunday.

Usually my outdoor trips during the winter are in a car or public transportation. In that case, one needs to be equipped for the short walk between the vehicle and a building. The list that Souvenir provided is good for that.

In the case of Calgary, however, one does need to be well dressed if one is going to stand at a bus stop for any length of time in cold weather. I'm mentioning this last point not for you but for the benefit of anyone who is moving to the prairies.

I also might mention that it is quite common for women to keep one or two pairs of indoor shoes at their office. They change into them when they take their outdoor boots off. Keeping shoes at the office saves them from having to carry shoes to and from home every day.

waoh...really good list to remember. With them I wouldn't cold to death!! Great help really great help......Thanks so much!!

Unless of course you are a teenager in High-School, these creatures seem impervious to the cold, and can frequently be spotted on the coldest Winnipeg days in t-shirts, no coat no hat,

aaah the joys of being young and stupid

Great list Judy. I loved my felt-lined boots and ski gloves. They certainly kept hands and feet roasty toasty. Kids wore long johns under their jeans when ice skating outdoors in -20Cs. I too wore them from time to time.

There are lots and lots of lightweight materials used nowadays that have great insulating properties. You don't have to be weighed down with clothing.

A nice drive to Florida from Ontario, I must be nuts to have done it twice, took about 24 hours split across two days.


Rgds


John

Haven't driven to Florida for years, a couple of years ago I went to Miami in this thing. It took all day.

You should have flown it rather than drive it down the freeway then.

I started flying lessons in a cessna at Buttonville about 10 years back, but lost interest after a while and the cost.


rgds

john

All the clothing advice depends on the time you're going to be outside in it that matters.

All year I wear the same sort of clothes in the office when travelling to work the only thing that differs is the thickness off the coat/jacket and the addition of a hat and scarf.

Now when I plan to go out enjoying the winter activities that's a different matter. And again you dress appropriately for the conditions.

So planning on going to the shops in a car normal clothes light Jacket Malls are hot.
On a bus winter coat as you might be waiting outside a while.

Follow Judy's advice as she tells you the right thing wa better than most of us.

We lost a lot of time paddling across Lake Ontario but after that it was easy, point wing at coast and go.

Thankyou so much for all the ideas and support. Now at least I have a peace of mind going to Canada.

I usually wear a T-shirt and a coat. (and pants and the usual underwear!)
If it's REALLY cold I might wear a fleece body (no sleeves) under my coat.

If I'm out WALKING in the cold I'd probably wear a sweater rather than the no-sleeve thing, and I HAVE been known to wear a pair of leggings under my pants, when skiing in -20 odd temps.

You DO need good gloves, hat and boots though.