Winter (December - March)

December 21st marks the beginning of winter in Canada and lasts until March 19th. Winter is cold across the country. You will find milder temperatures in coastal cities like Vancouver (winter lows of approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit), and blistering cold in Northern territories and flatlands (lows of around -4 degrees Fahrenheit). However, if you would like to enjoy sports like skating and skiing, you will want to visit Canada in the wintertime. You can also witness the beauty of the Northern Lights, a multi-colored phenomenon that is worth bearing the cold for!

Winter is an excellent time to visit Canada to experience the best in winter sports and festivals. Enjoy skating in scenic outdoor rinks across the country and visit our vast mountain ranges for the best in skiing. If you’ve never witnessed the Northern Lights, you will have to check this natural phenomenon during the winter season in Canada.

Temperatures across the country vary due to its vast size and ranging latitude, but you can expect sub-zero temperatures across the country. In Vancouver (temperate zone), you can find temperatures as high as 40 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter. In other areas like Montreal, Toronto, and Ottawa, temperatures can drop below -10 degrees Fahrenheit.