Canadian winters can be a little daunting, but with the right gear, you've nothing to fear! Check out these top winter clothing choices and be ready! (navut.com)
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blog.navut.com http://blog.navut.com/fashion-alert-the-top-five-winter-coat-brands-to-wear-in-canada/ Fashion Alert! | The Top Five Winter Coat Brands To Wear In Canada Winter in Canada can be tough so it’s important to stay warm. With the first official day of fall not long behind us, it’s safe to assume that winter is swift on its heels. Although not every province will experience sub-zero temperatures, most of them will soon be neck-deep in snow and ice, meaning that it’s time to start busting out the winter gear and start putting away the swimsuits. However if you’re new to Canada, or are just looking to find a new (and warm) winter coat, never fear. Our research team at Navut has just come back from some extensive research in the heart of Nunavut (except not really) to bring you the list of the top five winter coat brands to wear in Canada.
Fashion Alert! | The Top Five Winter Coat Brands To Wear In Canada
Winter in Canada can be tough so it’s important to stay warm.
With the first official day of fall not long behind us, it’s safe to assume that winter is swift on its heels. Although not everyprovince will experience sub-zero temperatures, most of them will soon be neck-deep in snow and ice, meaning that it’stime to start busting out the winter gear and start putting away the swimsuits. However if you’re new to Canada, or are justlooking to find a new (and warm) winter coat, never fear. Our research team at Navut has just come back from someextensive research in the heart of Nunavut (except not really) to bring you the list of the top five winter coat brands to wearin Canada.
A brand sold at Mark’s Work Warehouse (or L’Équipeur for those of you living in Quebec), Wind River offers extremelywarm jackets for a reasonable price. You can often get a long, water resistant, durable jacket for under $200. They make avariety of styles in all kinds of colours, and have them tailored for any style. The great thing too about Wind River is thatMark’s Work Warehouse, should you buy it there, has a great returns policy, making it easy to send your jacket back ifyou’re unsatisfied with it, or if you want to exchange it for a new one should it be damaged.
Columbia Sportswear makes some of the best jackets.
Columbia
Renown for their ability to create quality outerwear, Columbia Sportswear is a great choice of brands when looking to picka winter jacket. Although not as cheap as Wind River, they’re not as expensive as the next three brands on our list, butstill offer amazing quality. They’ve been in business for over 70 years and sell a variety of clothing made for the greatoutdoors that stands up to anything you put it through. Although their jackets and coats are sleek and warm, they’repredominantly designed for the active and outdoorsy type, with function the main influence as opposed to high fashion.
Pajar is a Montreal brand that keeps you warm and stylish.
Pajar
A Canadian company, Pajar is best known for their waterproof, warm, and insanely comfortable footwear. However theyalso produce a line of durable and warm winter coats. Although their jackets are expensive, they’ll last you for years andkeep even the coldest of days at bay. They strive to incorporate high fashion with Canadian-proof outerwear, having evenbeen selected to outfit the Canadian ski team in 1989 and being mentioned in fashion editorials for magazines fromaround the world.
Fjall Raven makes some of the best in Swedish winter coats.
Fj�ll R�ven
Around for over 50 years, Fj�ll R�ven draws inspiration from the arctic fox their company is named after. Originallyfounded in Sweden, Fj�ll R�ven has become an internationally acclaimed brand and a household must-have. Althoughthey’re most recognized for their stylish backpacks, which have become iconic with university students, they also producesome of the warmest coats you’ll find on this side of the Atlantic. Designed to blend the line between fashion and function,this is a perfect brand if you don’t want to remortgage your house to buy a winter coat, yet don’t mind spending a couplehundred to keep warm (which isn’t that bad, given how durable and long lasting these coats are).
If you want the best of the best for a winter coat, Canada Goose is it.
Canada Goose
Founded in 1957, and proudly Canadian, Canada Goose is the clear choice when looking to purchase a warm winter coatfor the darkest months of the year. Made in Canada, the jackets are made with down (never taken from live-pluckedbirds), which allow them to be warm as an oven without weighing you down. The hoods are also trimmed with coyote fur(only purchased from certified Canadian trappers, never fur-farms) to assure that the jacket’s are designed for maximumwarmth. The coats are so warm, you can wear them in the Arctic without having to worry. Although down jackets with furtrim may not be everyone’s first choice, Canada Goose does its part to protect the environment and the quality of theirjackets are unparalleled. Be aware, however, that quality costs and those looking to purchase a Canada Goose coat
should be aware that their jacket’s aren’t cheap; you can expect to spend between $600 to $1100 on a single coat.
Although the snow’s not for everyone, it is a part of Canadian living, and it’s best to be prepared for the long winter monthsbefore they get here.However, if you’re absolutely against living in a province where three feet of snow is the norm, make sure tocheck out Navut’s neighbourhood profiles to get a better idea of where to move. Or, if you know which provinceyou’re headed, then check out our neighbourhood finder to help you pick the perfect home.
