Winter TOP 100 In Canada List

Winter sometimes gets a bad rap. But for those of us who love snow and ice, it could not happen fast enough.

“… spring is just around the corner so make the best of it!”

Winter Top 100 in Canada List: There are so many reasons to get outside and love the winter season in Canada. If you do not like the chilly outdoors, do not kid yourself, there is still plenty of indoor activities and events to investigate as well. With the right attitude, some warm clothing and a destination the season of snow and ice can easily become an exciting and beautiful season of changing landscapes, frozen waterways and expanding interests.

Winter Top 100 Is Not For Everyone

There are those among us, called snowbirds, who leave Canada every winter for warmer climates… which is not a problem, nor am I slighting them in anyway. It is what makes them happy and that is number one. Besides each snowbird has their reason, some being medical, some are psychological and some just do not like the winter season. OK, no problem. There is nothing wrong with leaving a Canadian winter behind, if it does not suit you.

Canadian Hibernation

My appeal is directed at those who cannot afford to fly to warmer climates to live. This group can learn to love a Canadian winter. We all know them, the ones who prefer to play hibernation during the winter season. It does not have to be this way? If snow and ice is not your thing then there are the indoor events, functions and interest groups. Join one. Attend one. Just do something. Take advantage of this slower time. Winter should be your season to sightsee, experiment, meet new people and find new interests. Many are listed in our Winter Top 100 in Canada list below. Here are 3.

attend an indoor event
join a community group
attend a community function

Winter TOP 100 in Canada Reasons To Love Snow & Ice

Lets get down to brass tacks here. Time to pull no punches being that we are winter enthusiasts. Here are our Winter Top 100 in Canada Reasons why we love this cold, icy, snowy and sometimes miserable weather season.

time with family and friends
disconnecting from technology
the first snow
the last snow
Canadian maple syrup
snow cones
wearing my favourite toque
wearing my favorite toque indoors
big, long icicles dripping
walking snow covered forested trails
eggnog
hot springs in the snow
fireplaces
dog sledding the winter wonderland
winter outdoor bonfires
the crackle of wood
big rubber boots
ugly sweaters
catching snowflakes on my tongue
making a snowman and then tackling it
snowball fights
easy to meet people because everyone is talking about the weather
snowshoeing
wearing pajama pants all day
winter hiking
winter slippers
snowboarding powder
hot chocolate
birding during peak migration season
wearing my scarf
home made soup
Xmas parties
hot tubs
that point in time when your car is finally warmed up
cuddling with someone special
read more books
long johns
walking while it is snowing
growing a playoff beard
star gazing on clear cool nights
pub nights
sleeping in
mistletoe
long hot baths
big comforters
seeing your breath in the winter air
New Year resolutions
learn a new hobby
write stories
snowmobiling
splashing through big puddles
attend winter festivals & events
stormwatching
movie night by the fire
northern lights
rainbows
avoiding malls
no mosquitoes
big wool socks
winter train sightseeing tours
frozen waterfalls
homemade maple taffy
ice climbing
attend an ice sculpture event
fireworks
iceberg season
polar bears
frozen lakes
classic Christmas movies
Christmas carols
less neighbourhood traffic
sharing a romantic bottle of wine
beautiful clear blue skies after a big snow fall
tourtiere (meat pie)
candles
ice fishing
Xmas cards
snow angels
attending an art or theatre event
turkey dinner
Xmas spirit
vehicle window ice scrappers
mittens
chap stick
sledding
smell of pine trees
giving back
ice castle
CP Christmas Train
catching up on the phone
long hugs
opening of presents
play pond hockey
fat biking
rosy cheeks
January 1st when everyone tries to be healthy
January 2nd where everyone gives up
trying to have fun with zero money in January
celebrating January. The official first month of freedom before credit card bills come in
Days off!!