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earn to love winter on a trip to Canada, and see how the locals embrace the
season. From coast to coast to coast, Canadian cities light up with fun when the mercury drops, and once you’ve experienced Canada’s warm winter welcome – from delicious foodie festivals to fun snowy activities – you’ll start thinking about the cold in a whole new way. It’s also closer than you think, with flights connecting to all major cities from the UK year-round, so now’s the time to start selling Canada’s winter to more than the ski and snowboard crowd.
Wine and dine Lesson one to enjoying the Canadian winter is there’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes, and fortunately there’s nothing more forgiving than stretchy snow pants and bulky sweaters. Take advantage and make a culinary journey to one of Canada’s tasty winter food festivals. Vancouver dives in to a restaurant-visiting
frenzy for Dine Out. Hundreds of restaurants take part in the 17-day festival each January, offering three-course menus at set prices. There are also fun foodie activities to book, from make-your-own-pizza parties to grand international chef exchange dinners with visiting celebs.
An unusual dining pop-up, the
RAW:almond event, takes place each year on the frozen river in Winnipeg. It’s a fine dining night out with Canada’s best chefs joining forces with Mandel Hitzer, chef-owner of the acclaimed Deer + Almond restaurant, to create once-in-a-lifetime meals in magical outdoor spaces. Head to Whistler for Cornucopia in
November – two weeks of boozy fun in the
Sporting activities Winter in Canada offers a lot more than just skiing and boarding – even newbies can embrace winter activities and earn that après drink! Try fatbiking – the latest cycle craze – around the forest trails near Quebec
mountains with winemaker dinners, seminars, tasting events and exuberant parties where you’re guaranteed a good time tasting British Columbian craft beers, wines and spirits.
Explore on foot Get close to a Canadian tradition in Toronto, watching high-adrenaline hockey with the Maple Leafs or cheering on the city’s beloved NBA stars, the Raptors, at the Air Canada Centre. Take a stroll around the Distillery Historic District between January and March to enjoy works by Canadian and international artists at the Light Festival, or stay warm in one of the city’s world-class cultural spots such as the Royal Ontario Museum. Winnipeg stays lively all winter long at The
Forks market, with a full programme of indoor and outdoor events: savour maple syrup- spiked hot chocolate in a funky warming hut along the river, or browse Manitoban designers and handicrafts in Canada’s only fully licensed wine, beer and food hall. Enjoy a winter walk on the wild side and
discover one of Canada’s coolest little cities, Whitehorse, at the annual Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous in February. Take part in feats such as the axe throw or log toss, and admire contestants in the Best Moustache and Hairiest Leg categories.
City; oversized tyres allow riders to ‘float’ over snowy trails with ease. Or burn off those poutine calories with cross-country skiing. Give it a whirl in Edmonton along one of the groomed city trails, or hit up the stunning river valley system to feel truly immersed in nature. Montreal is blessed with some stunning
snowshoe trails in the heart of the city on Mount Royal. No need to worry about snowshoes, you can hire them from the park kiosk. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can go ice skating at the Bonsecours Basin with Old Montreal as a backdrop.
Winter wonderland The coldest season often brings the most incredible beauty. Take a trip beyond Toronto’s city limits to snap selfies at Niagara’s Winter Festival of Lights, Canada’s biggest illumination festival, with more than two million sparkling lights displayed along Niagara Parkway, Dufferin Islands and Niagara Falls. From manmade marvels to natural
lights, feel wowed by the colours of the dancing skies on a northern lights tour in Whitehorse. Don’t worry about gear – most operators will kit clients out for a small charge. Challenge the family to stand on the Glacier Skywalk, just an hour from downtown Jasper. This cliff- edge glass platform is 918ft above the Sunwapta Valley, surrounded by the awe-inspiring beauty of the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Find out more:
canadaspecialist.co.uk
Book it:
Prestige Holidays offers a seven-night stay in a 3* hotel in Vancouver with return BA flights, including private transfers. Prices start from £1,100 per person based on two adults sharing.
prestigecanada.co.uk
Canadian Affair offers two nights in Toronto at the Sheraton in Downtown Toronto and one night in Niagara for £486 per person in January 2019. This includes return flights with Air Transat from Gatwick.
canadianaffair.com
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