This Month in Canada
Canada in January
The coldest month. Highs around -5C in the south, -30C on the prairies, colder in the north.
Weather
The coldest month. Highs around -5C in the south, -30C on the prairies, colder in the north.
Seasonal activities
Northern lights, ice skating, downhill and cross-country skiing, winter festivals.
Events
Winterlude (Ottawa, late Jan), Snowking Winter Festival (Yellowknife), Banff Snow Days.
Crowds
Lowest of the year outside ski resorts. Cities are quiet.
Travel costs
Low season for city hotels. Ski towns are at peak.
What to pack
Heavy parka, base layers, Sorel boots, balaclava, mittens, hand warmers.
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