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Seasons and celebrations

Dress for the cold, plan around long weekends, and enjoy the places most Canadians love.

3 lessons · about 13 minutes

Lessons

  1. Lesson 1 · 5 min

    Dressing for your first winter

    Layers, boots and wind chill: how to stay warm and safe from November to March.

    • Layers beat one thick coat.
    • Waterproof, insulated boots with grip are essential.
    • Check the wind chill, not just the temperature.
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  2. Lesson 2 · 4 min

    Holidays and long weekends

    Ontario's public holidays, and how people celebrate them.

    • Ontario has nine public holidays.
    • Many fall on Mondays, making long weekends.
    • The Civic Holiday in August is common but not a public holiday by law.
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  3. Lesson 3 · 4 min

    Getting outside and finding community

    Parks, community centres and simple ways to feel at home.

    • City rinks and many community centre drop-ins are free.
    • Volunteering builds friendships and references.
    • New citizens can get free entry to many attractions for a year.
    Start lesson

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