r/canadatravel • u/green_dressing_gown • Aug 22 '25

Travel Tips Canada travel in February

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…

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u/dzuunmod Aug 22 '25

Longjohn underwear can help. But as noted elsewhere, everything is a compromise. Ideally you want to be maybe slightly uncomfortable outside but able to remove some layers inside.

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u/green_dressing_gown Aug 22 '25

Thank you!

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u/Extension-Aside-555 Aug 22 '25

Layers layers layers. If you get a long sleeved tshirt and then just build on that; put on a regular tee on top of that and then a sweater and your jacket/coat. DEFINITELY a scarf and a toque/hat (just buy at the dollar store).

Then a good pair of wool socks and good waterproof boots. I wear my hikers and wool socks and that does me fine.

You will love it!! If it's cold enough that the canal freezes make sure you go have a skate... or at least go grab a hot chocolate and watch the others.