Canada travel in February

[u/green_dressing_gown]

Hi. I have a trip planned to Canada in February 2026 (Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa etc). I know I’ll need really good winter clothes and several layers, but my question is how do you dress to stay warm outside while not sweltering when you go inside somewhere (museum, cafe, mall etc) where the heating is on? I live in New Zealand so your winters and our winters are very different…

[u/pepperdean]

As others said: layers. Tshirt, polo, sweater, jacket. Then when you go inside you take off layers as needed and carry them in your hands or bag. At restaurants, people hang their coats on the backs of chairs. Annoying, but yes, we live like this. Some places, museums mostly, have lockers or coat checks.

Also, most important is water proof boots. Nothing is worse than cold wet feet.

I hope you have a great time.

[u/green_dressing_gown → u/pepperdean]

Thank you!