Winter is the darkest and coldest of the seasons but this does not mean that it cannot be as enjoyable as the rest. And right here in Canada, we’ve found a plethora of ways to make the most of the winter months. So, to help you get out there and take full advantage of the ice and snow, we’ve come up with a bucket list of original activities to enjoy during the next few months.
Frozen Wonders
The cold weather can be enjoyed in numerous ways. And one of the most original ways to do so is by staying in an ice hotel. The Hotel de Glace, located near the beautiful city of Quebec, is the only ice hotel in North America. Open from January to March, it is made with 500 tons of ice and 40,000 tons of snow. Rooms are built to keep guests comfortable with an inside temperature of -5oC and insulating sleeping sets. Plus, there are hot tubs and saunas to make this a unique thermal experience.
Sounds a bit too extreme? Maybe heading to the Niagara Falls and staying in one of the luxurious hotels in the area will be more up your alley. During the winter months, when the temperatures are low, ice bridges form on the falls that look like glaciers and make for a magnificent sight. This is natural art at its finest.
For both of these destinations, make sure to pack a little bit of everything: from warm winter clothes for the outdoors, to chic clothes for a night on the town. Our Spring Break Collection Hardside Luggage 3-Piece Set will be the perfect luggage to bring with you so that you can organize everything for your getaway. With an expandable feature on the large and medium suitcases and practical organizational features, these suitcases will help you to make your trip unforgettable and, most importantly, regret-free.
SWISSGEAR Spring Break Collection Hardside Luggage 3-Piece Set
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Bacchus in Winter
Winter is not considered to be a season of bounty and yet, Canadians have found ways to change that. From January 7th to 30th, the Niagara region welcomes the Icewine Festival where 29 local wineries invite you to discover what connoisseurs call liquid gold due to the wine’s distinctive colour. Made with grapes that have frozen on the vine, this wine has a characteristic sweetness and makes for delicious wine and food pairing. Which you will be able to enjoy during this epicurean festival!
And for those who like a more rustic culinary experience, you will love the traditional sugar shack. Around the spring equinox, the Belle Province celebrates another one of Canada’s liquid gold: maple syrup. It is used in a variety of tasty dishes from pancakes, to oven-baked maple omelets and pea soup to sugar pies and maple taffy. This warm and comforting feast is the perfect way to celebrate winter’s last hurrah. And since maple syrup is full of antioxidants, you could even say it’s good for you! Plus, Quebec is known to produce the finest maple syrup in the world which gives you another reason to visit this province during this period.
In order to make sure that you do not miss out on all the fun, take your Swissgear 9855 17-inch computer and tablet backpack with you. This will allow you to have all your necessities with you including your electronics, which will be perfect to share all the photos you will take of the decadent dishes.
SWISSGEAR 9855 17-INCH COMPUTER AND TABLET BACKPACK
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Summer in Winter
Prefer summer activities? Know that there are ways to enjoy some of them even in winter. Throughout Canada, you can enjoy fishing on pretty much every frozen body of water. And there is something exhilarating about wearing a tuque and mittens to catch your supper. From walleye, north pike, burbot, perch, whitefish and even trout, there are a lot of species that are just waiting to take the bait.
Care for a little more adventure? Abseiling down a frozen waterfall might just be what you are looking for. From East to West, Canada has incredible places for you to enjoy this activity. Whether it’s in the scenic Rocky mountains or at the Jean-Larose Falls near the Mont Ste-Anne mountain resort, this unique activity is sure to get your heart pumping.
For these excursions, our Swissgear 0407 Collapsible Backpack is ideal as it can be stored in your suitcase and used when needed. Plus, it has just the right amount of space to carry all your necessities for your activities.
SWISSGEAR 0407 COLLAPSIBLE BACKPACK
The Swissgear 0407 Collapsible Backpack is the perfect companion on any trip as it folds into its own front pocket and fits in any luggage. Once unfolded, it offers plenty of organizational space such as two mesh side pockets for water bottles and a large main compartment.
Winter Heat
For those looking to warm their bones from the winter chill, hitting a hot spring is the perfect way to live a true Canadian experience. And the benefits are not just thermal. Hot springs are said to reduce stress, boost blood circulation and detox your skin. All this while relaxing in a beautiful setting. And in Canada, there is no shortage of places to enjoy this. British Columbia, Alberta, Yukon, Northwestern Territories and even Saskatchewan are all provinces in which you will find amazing hot springs.
Travel List Suggestions
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And with a country as wide as Canada, there is no lack of destinations to choose from. Plus, with four distinct seasons, there is always something new to do. So, this winter, discover why Canadians have become masters in inventing new ways of enjoying the ice and the snow. Because there really is no better way to enjoy the winter than being out in the snow.
And with a country as wide as Canada, there is no lack of destinations to choose from. Plus, with four distinct seasons, there is always something new to do. So, this winter, discover why Canadians have become masters in inventing new ways of enjoying the ice and the snow. Because there really is no better way to enjoy the winter than being out in the snow.
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SWISSGEAR 18 OZ STAINLESS STEEL INSULATED BOTTLE
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SWISSGEAR 0407 COLLAPSIBLE BACKPACK
The Swissgear 0407 Collapsible Backpack is the perfect companion on any trip as it folds into its own front pocket and fits in any luggage. Once unfolded, it offers plenty of organizational space such as two mesh side pockets for water bottles and a large main compartment.
