What To Wear In Canada
To sum it up - Casual and laid back
Canada can be a very cold country, but climates vary through the year and in different parts of the country.
Winter is absolutely freezing, so layer up. If you don't, you'll find that your skin really does shrivel up and fall off. You are well advised to have a very thick, warm coat. Gloves, cosy boots, a hat and ear muffs are also a very good idea.
If visiting in winter have some versatile shoes with soft rubber tread to provide you with enough traction not to slip on the ice.
Everything's easy to buy, so don't take up valuable packing space with cosmetics, medicines, sun creams, books or the like. Buy them there.
Conversely, summer can be roasting, so breathable fabrics are best.
Everything's easy to buy, so don't take up valuable packing space with cosmetics, medicines, sun creams, books or the like. Buy them there.
There really is loads to see and do and most of it is best done on foot, so make sure you take comfy footwear for daytime.
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