Winters in Toronto - Self help guide for New Immigrants (PR's, Open Work Permit , Close Work Permit, Students) Topic: Winter Clothing Importance of Winter Clothing Winter Foods Healthy and Tasty Foods during the Winter Winter Activities For Adults For Children

1. Winter in Toronto
Sharing experience
(For Newcomers From Newcomers By Newcomers)
Developed and Created By:
Mufaddal Nullwala
01-Jul-2022

2. Topics
 Winter Clothing
 Importance of Winter Clothing
 Winter Foods
 Healthy and Tasty Foods during the Winter
 Winter Activities
 For Adults
 For Children
Developed and Created By:
Mufaddal Nullwala
01-Jul-2022

3. Canada is often referred as a cold country and also it has
changeable weather. Cold weather can be hazardous.
Every winter in Canada, people suffer serious injuries, and even
death, from exposure to the cold. People should be aware of the
extreme cold risk and get prepared for that.
There are some tips that everyone should know and consider to
be safe and enjoy the beautiful winter in Canada.
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4. Cold Weather Safety
1) Listen to the weather forecast
2) Plan ahead
3) Dress warmly
4) Seek shelter
5) Stay dry
6) Keep active
7) Be aware

5. Dress Warmly
The key point is layer dressing
● First layer or base layer
● Second or middle layer
● Third layer or outer layer
Accessories for hands, neck,
head, and feet
When you step out in the cold, bundling-up and
covering your whole body is essential to avoid getting
hypothermia and frostbite.
Common must-have fall/winter clothing
accessories:
● For hands: Gloves or mittens;
● For neck: Scarf or neck warmers;
● For feet: Socks that are made from wool or wool blend
with silk or polypropylene;
● For head and ears: Hat, toque, beanie, and/or ear muffs;

6. Dress Warmly
Coats and jackets are items you will wear almost every day during
fall and winter. So be sure to pick comfortable ones and look for
certain features like cuffs that can be tightened and a hood that fits
over your hat.
Having a hood is essential to protect yourself from wind chills. Fur
lining can be helpful too. These days many winter jackets come
labelled with temperature ratings, but it’s better not to rely solely on
those ratings as they can be subjective.
Don’t hesitate to ask the sales associate for guidance. Good quality
jackets (such as ones with down filling) tend to be expensive, but
it’s worthwhile to treat it as an investment
as you will be using the jackets for many years.

7. Footwear
Walking on snow and ice can be tricky and dangerous. Sidewalks
and roads can even get icy during winter. That’s why having a pair
of good winter boots that are warm, slip-resistant, and waterproof
are essential. Remember, damp socks can give you frostbite, so
always carry an extra pair with you. During the fall season,
however, regular ankle-length boots paired with socks may suffice
to keep
you warm.
Unless you have heated floors in your home, the flooring
can get very cold during winter. Since Canadians leave their shoes
at the door, having a pair of indoor slippers or using thick socks will
help you stay warm.

8. Winter Shopping
Many newcomers planning to arrive in Canada during fall or winter tend
to go shopping for winter wear in their home countries. While it’s advisable
to purchase some essentials to get through the initial days, you will find more variety
and have access to clothing and accessories that are specifically built
to withstand Canadian weather if you buy your winter gear in Canada.
This is especially true if you’re moving from temperate or tropical countries.
In Canada, all popular retailers and brands have sales at the start and end
of seasons. The Canadian Thanksgiving weekend in October, as well as the Black
Friday weekend in November, are also popular times to find great deals. You can sign
up for newsletters and mailers from your preferred brands
or retailers and stay up-to-date on all upcoming sales.

9. Winter Foods
The most important part of surviving and enjoying the winter
Let’s dive in and get to know some interesting facts
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10. 1. Butter Tarts
This sweet pastry treat is made with a
mix of butter, sugar, syrup, and egg
filled into a soft pastry shell.
Some prefer it with raisins and some
without, but we can all agree the
classic Canadian butter tart is straight-
up yummy.

11. 2. BeaverTails
Not to be confused with an actual
beaver’s tail, this tasty pastry is pure
fried goodness topped with sugary
temptations.
It’s shaped like a beaver tail, hence the name, and there
are tons of flavours to choose from. You can buy them at
BeaverTails shops scattered throughout Canada, and there
are even shops in the U.S., Mexico, France, and Japan!

12. 3. Maple Taffy
In Canada, snow is so abundant that
it’s even used to cook!
To make maple taffy, a sugar snack
often sighted at winter festivals, you
can boil maple sap into hot syrup and
drizzle it onto fresh snow.
The Canadian delicacy is then lifted
with a popsicle stick and enjoyed like
candy..

13. 4. Mulled Apple Cider
A warm mulled beverage is the perfect drink
to sip on during a frigid winter evening in Canada,
and mulled apple cider is probably one of the most
common of the bunch!
Usually mixed with spices such as star anise and
cinnamon sticks, as well as fruits, this comforting
drink is easy to make.
You can also choose to add alcohol
for an extra kick.

14. 5. Perogies
Commonly eaten in the Canadian prairie provinces,
perogies (also written pierogi)
are a delicious filled dumpling with origin
from Central and Eastern Europe.
They can be stuffed with potato, cheese, bacon, and
more, and they taste absolutely perfect
with their typical sour cream topping.
There’s also a giant perogy statue in Glendon, Alberta,
showing you exactly how important
the food is viewed in Canada.

15. 6. Poutine
We can’t leave out Canada’s most
quintessential food dish, can we?
Poutine is a Canadian speciality that can
be enjoyed any time
of the year, but something about the
hard-to-resist concoction of fries, gravy,
and cheese curds just works so well for
a comforting bite to eat in the winter.

16. Winter Activities
There are plenty of things to do in Toronto in the winter like going
sledding, visiting Christmas markets, hiking through snowy
ravines, or skating at one of its numerous rinks.
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17. 1. Skating
Nathan Phillips Square
Bentway Trail High Park Rink

18. 2. Tobogganing
Riverdale Park
Swansea hills

19. 3. Christmas markets
1. The historic Distillery
District may be known for its
festive Christmas Market.
2. Nathan Phillips Square
Holiday Fair. The square
gets a complete holiday
makeover every year near
Christmas time.
3. Evergreen's Winter Village.

20. 4. Indoor events
Xmas themed Casa Loma The Nutcracker Thirsty Elf

21. 5. Outdoor events
Winter light show at Ontario Place
Snowshoe Across the Winter Terrain
Glen Stewart Ravine

22. 6. Events for kids
Disney On Ice Winterfest at Canada’s Wonderland Santa Claus Parade

23. Thank you!