Re: Toronto or Winnipeg?
Originally Posted by iaink
(Post 9833463)
I doubt there is a smaller hill in North America than the one I have a season pass for, but its still great fun for me and the kids, and makes winter something to look forward to, rather than endure. YMMV of course:)
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Re: Toronto or Winnipeg?
Originally Posted by iaink
(Post 9833463)
Thats where I guess we have to agree to disagree. I'm perfectly OK out doing things when its -20. Much colder than that and I just start to sieze up and its no fun no matter what I do and what Im wearing
I doubt there is a smaller hill in North America than the one I have a season pass for, but its still great fun for me and the kids, and makes winter something to look forward to, rather than endure. YMMV of course:) http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._5429395_n.jpg Is that the full extent of the slope, or is there more after that flat looking bit at the top? |
Re: Toronto or Winnipeg?
Im afraid that's the entire elevation, all she wrote. Although thats not the "black" face, just the park area.
IIRC its 400ft total elevation more or less, according to my dodgy Suunto device. I realise there are snow banks taller than that in the real ski areas, so be nice and dont rub it in and I wont point out that my evening lift pass is only $100 for the season.:p |
Re: Toronto or Winnipeg?
Originally Posted by iaink
(Post 9833568)
Im afraid that's the entire elevation, all she wrote. Although thats not the "black" face, just the park area.
IIRC its 400ft total elevation more or less, according to my dodgy Suunto device. I realise there are snow banks taller than that in the real ski areas, so be nice and dont rub it in and I wont point out that my evening lift pass is only $100 for the season.:p $100 a season seems OK. I have no idea what the cost of such a pass at COP in Calgary would be as it takes me almost as long to drive to our nearest slope (Nakiska, think Alberta Tomba, Zubriggen et al.) as it does to get across the city to COP from where I am. Our family pass at Nakiska is $1,100 or so |
Re: Toronto or Winnipeg?
Originally Posted by robert_masters
(Post 9833442)
As far as the winters go, cold is cold no matter if it's -10, -20, -30 it's bloody cold, especially with wind chill on top!
For example with a 40mph wind -10 frostbite is unlikely within 2hrs -20 frostbite will occur in about 10mins -30 frostbite is down to 4minutes |
Re: Toronto or Winnipeg?
From my experience, winter and the cold weather is a non issue when deciding where to live.
We landed in Winnipeg on a very cold day in January - our first ever experience of that type of cold. Our first thoughts were 'blimey, thats cold' - but we expected it and just got on with it. We now live 4hrs east of Winnipeg and get very similar weather - and love it. I much prefer -25 here to -5 back in England. Just wrap up and get out there to enjoy it. |
Re: Toronto or Winnipeg?
Originally Posted by MikeUK
(Post 9833636)
Those extra 10 or 20 degrees with bit of wind chill can make a significant difference when it come to frost bite..
For example with a 40mph wind -10 frostbite is unlikely within 2hrs -20 frostbite will occur in about 10mins -30 frostbite is down to 4minutes I'll be the first to admit it can get very cold in Calgary. Sometimes, so cold that those of us with bald heads have to wear hats. I have never known anyone suffer from the effects of frostbite and cannot really believe that day to day living in Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary or St. John's is really that different, purely on the basis of the weather.:p |
Re: Toronto or Winnipeg?
Originally Posted by MikeUK
(Post 9833636)
Those extra 10 or 20 degrees with bit of wind chill can make a significant difference when it come to frost bite..
For example with a 40mph wind -10 frostbite is unlikely within 2hrs -20 frostbite will occur in about 10mins -30 frostbite is down to 4minutes |
Re: Toronto or Winnipeg?
Originally Posted by Almost Canadian
(Post 9833657)
One wonders when anyone in one of Canada's main cities (let's say a population of at least 75,000) suffered the effects of frost bite.
I'll be the first to admit it can get very cold in Calgary. Sometimes, so cold that those of us with bald heads have to wear hats. I have never known anyone suffer from the effects of frostbite and cannot really believe that day to day living in Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary or St. John's is really that different, purely on the basis of the weather.:p After riding a desk all week I look forward to getting some fresh air at the weekend and would definitely start to resent having to be holed up for the sake of temps <-20 for too many winter weekend days. Sure, I have the neoprene face mask and goggles and all that, but there are still some days when beside the fire is the better option. |
Re: Toronto or Winnipeg?
Originally Posted by snowshoveller
(Post 9833709)
Well, if you are dumb enough to go out without a coat on....
I still think its prudent to understand that frostbite times refer to exposed skin |
Re: Toronto or Winnipeg?
Originally Posted by MikeUK
(Post 9833759)
Well as a the happy owner of a Canadian Goose parka , and some of Sorel's best boots...
I still think its prudent to understand that frostbite times refer to exposed skin Bull. |
Re: Toronto or Winnipeg?
Winnipeg is not hip, cool and trendy like Toronto. The culture is moulded from being a tough blue collar railroad town.
It has a fascinating labour history and produces a healthy percentage of Canada's musicians and sportsmen. Generally, the people are humble and down to earth, well aware of others perceptions of their city, they are flattered when newcomers choose it as there home. For some, its supposed shortcomings are its attraction |
Re: Toronto or Winnipeg?
Originally Posted by scimdarren
(Post 9833933)
Winnipeg is not hip, cool and trendy like Toronto. The culture is moulded from being a tough blue collar railroad town.
It has a fascinating labour history and produces a healthy percentage of Canada's musicians and sportsmen. Generally, the people are humble and down to earth, well aware of others perceptions of their city, they are flattered when newcomers choose it as there home. For some, its supposed shortcomings are its attraction http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarrow |
Re: Toronto or Winnipeg?
Originally Posted by irish_eyes
(Post 9830002)
Just wondering if any of you have battled with where abouts to move in Canada. We have narrowed it down to Toronto and Winnipeg tho I do see alot of good things about NS. Anyways, would be cool to hear of what others think of the above places. Keeping in mind, we need to go where the work is and want family friendly. All good and bad feedback please.
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Re: Toronto or Winnipeg?
Originally Posted by Novocastrian
(Post 9834021)
I only frequent this forum if I am really bored now, but if there was ever a good reason to sign in, it would be to experience some good old fashioned British 'piss taking'...thankyou!!! Darren |
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