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TOP 54 Reasons I Love Winter

Toques & Scarves in Winter

Winter is so amazing in so many ways. Not only does the landscape and scenery change its dress during the season but some people change their attitudes. You can learn so much about the winter season from its people. Much of it is good and some is bad.

People sometimes forget that winter in Canada is also a peak tourism season attracting visitors from around the world therefore generating millions of dollars in revenues for many communities. What does the visitor know that the local doesn’t? Some say locals lack the information and appreciation. Why is that? I always thought it was up to the individual to make the best of every season.

Canada is a top destination for activity and adventure because we have four seasons. Remember… it is because we enjoy four seasons of scenery, adventure and festivals that makes Canada such a great travel destination. Every season gives us a different set of landscapes, waterscapes, music, adventures and clothing lines. What is there not to like?

Snow Covered Forested Trails

In my unofficial “boo-hoo winter” survey it seems that the complainers, the old man winters of the world, stay at home too much and need to get out more. And… I mean allot more. Because these nay-sayers seldom leave the comforts of their homes they do not see past their windows at all the new activity and scenery that is changing around them. I guess the years and years of winter hibernation woes has jaded them about the season.

I was lucky as a child. My parents involved me in all kinds of sports in all seasons and shared with me their positive attitude. Two tools in my toolbox which help create who I am. The winter season has given me so many good memories of past adventures, loves and scenery. How could I even consider “dissing it”.

So I thought lets make a list of all the reasons I enjoy the winter season. So I picked my brain, collected all my winter memories from diapers to manhood and made a list of all the reasons why winter is a special time of year for me. So bundle up, grab a “joe”, tea or juice and sit back and enjoy. Remember… remove the “blinders”, keep an open mind and you may just see why so many of us are like “kids in a candy store” when comes to the winter season.

TOP 54 Reasons I Love Winter

  1. the first snow
  2. maple syrup and snow cones
  3. wearing my favourite toque
  4. big, long icicles dripping
  5. walking snow covered forested trails
  6. fireplaces
  7. winter bonfires & the crackle of woods
  8. big rubber boots
  9. catching snowflakes on my tongue
  10. making a snowman and then tackling it.
  11. snowball fights
  12. golfing and skiing on the same weekend in BC
  13. winter slippers
  14. catching air & wiping out while snowboarding powder.
  15. hot chocolate
  16. birding during peak migration season
  17. wearing my scarf
  18. home made soup
  19. snowshoeing into the middle of wilderness
  20. xmas parties
  21. hot tubs
  22. cuddling for warmth with someone special
  23. read more books
  24. my favourite sweater
  25. walking while it is snowing
  26. growing a playoff beard, playing hockey
  27. long hot baths
  28. big comforters
  29. New Year resolutions
  30. learn a new hobby
  31. time to write
  32. snowmobiling
  33. splashing through big puddles
  34. attend winter festivals & events
  35. stormwatching
  36. watch new release movies
  37. winter vacations
  38. rainbows
  39. avoiding malls
  40. no mosquitoes
  41. big wool socks
  42. winter train sightseeing tours
  43. frozen waterfalls and ice climbing
  44. season for love
  45. fireworks
  46. iceberg season
  47. polar bears
  48. more opportunity to hook up with family and friends
  49. less traffic, quiet streets
  50. sharing a romantic bottle of wine
  51. xmas cartoon specials on TV
  52. tourtiere (meat pie)
  53. candles
  54. spring season is just around the corner

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What are some of your reasons for loving winter?

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