These Canadians prove they're NOT 'winter wusses' after all
Digital Reporter
Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 10:36 AM - In a recent report posted on Macleans.ca, Canadians were referred to as "winter wusses" unable to to "tolerate" winters like they used to. With a lot of "back in the day" references to how things were, the article highlights how "winter aversion is practically endemic."
Despite some valid points such as an increase in school cancellations and expansions of "underground walkways so locals can avoid the cold," is it really fair to say, "Canada is—frankly—turning into a nation of winter wusses?"
Possibly. Especially after an unseasonably warm start to winter. Who can blame those reaching for their "temperature-rated parkas" and "lab-tested winter boots" after one of the warmest (if not warmest) Decembers on record.
And while complaining about the cold may have become a "national pastime," when push comes to shove, Canadians buck up.
This week's hefty snow storms in both Ontario and Atlantic Canada are the perfect examples. After up to 60 cm of snow piled up across the regions, pictures started flowing in showing the true winter pride that the Macleans article said has been missing. We can't forget the Prairie provinces that have been dealing with inhumane temperatures with wind chills near -50. Instead of packing up and heading south, outdoor enthusiasts there are making the most of the situation.
Here's your proof (be sure to scroll right to the bottom for the best footage):
Cold Snap Good News for #Winnipeg River Skating Trail https://t.co/7niNW2sD41 @RRMTrail @TheForks pic.twitter.com/z0K1Le0EoQ
— ChrisD.ca News (@ChrisDca) January 16, 2016Cold work for a cool trail. #cbcmb pic.twitter.com/RCWkdoHD38
— Meagan Fiddler (@meaganfiddler) January 12, 2016Snow Steaks! RT @wolfondarock: @KMacTWN @weathernetwork #nlwx our back patio in Mt Pearl at 1230 am this morning pic.twitter.com/Zx4iMXCXYg”
— Kim MacDonald (@KMacTWN) January 19, 2016Looks pretty. Pretty impressive amounts too! Snowing at rate of 3-4cm/hour for last 2 hrs in St. John's, 17cm total. https://t.co/jHEvl85rpD
— Suzanne Leonard (@SuzanneTWN) January 19, 2016Heavy snow continues to fall in Teeswater (NE of #Goderich) as the #Snow squall continues to pound the area #onstorm pic.twitter.com/wEVJLxyMm4
— Andrew Collins (@ACollinsPhoto) January 19, 2016Beautiful day to be Snow blowing in #Centralia Ontario #onstorm pic.twitter.com/4ElmJjEBHI
— Andrew Collins (@ACollinsPhoto) January 18, 2016Well, he's not going anywhere soon. Maybe spring? @jwhittalTWN @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/2vZxLJZiAh
— Mark Robinson (@StormhunterTWN) January 18, 2016Good morning! Gotta love this sun & blue sky after yesterday's snow storm #perthcty #ONstorm pic.twitter.com/TOBaPfHh1R
— Paula (@DairyFarmher) January 19, 2016RT @StormhunterTWN: Here comes the plow! In Wingham, ON. @weathernetwork, @jwhittalTWN https://t.co/Prw5hwbzmc
— Johanna Wagstaffe (@JWagstaffe) January 19, 2016Storm chaser @kylebrobertson measures 57cm of snow in Teeswater. Locals walk by and said, "Canada, eh?" #onstorm pic.twitter.com/aKFPvAuSj5
— Jeremy Cohn (@JeremyGlobalTV) January 19, 2016
St. John's, Newfoundland
Hamilton, Ontario
Cornwall, Ontario
Cap Lumire Rd, Richibucto-Village, New Brunswick
And possibly the best (non "winter wus") footage we've seen? 'Red Neck' snow plow in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
"WE GET ER DONE NO MATTER HOW IN CAPE BRETON," said James Macdonald who posted this video on Facebook Sunday. "THATS WHY I LOVE THIS ISLAND ONE HELPING ANOTHER."
