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hi there, iam a female who is getting married in late december, we are going to be going on our honeymoon for 2 weeks to northern canada staying in a remote log cabin. from what i know this cabin will be extremly cold inside with the temperature outside about -20 degrees. so what i want to know is what i should be wearing, iam going to need quite a lot of help so if someone with instant messenger could talk me through it, it would be very helpful, thanks

Where in 'northern Canada'?

It's doubtful the cabin will be extremely cold inside as you will have a wood stove at the least.

As for clothing .Basically clothing that skiers wear, mountain climbers wear or Skidoer's wear.

Those people have figured it all out.

Thermal underewear , layers of light pullovers and jacket.
Appropriate head gear, gloves and protection of face and nack from wind.

Cold weather is dangerous. Minus 20C with a wind can be -35C.

hi there, we are going near yukon, do you have msn or yahoo messenger, as thtat would be easier thanks

I agree, there must be some kind of heat source! I agree in wearing layers, such as thermal or silk underwear. I suggest wearing fleece pants as well, as they are warmer than jeans. Fleece or wool tops are probably best, and get yourself a good insulated winter jacket.

What does "near Yukon" mean?

Northern BC,Northern Alberta ,Alaska or the North West Territories?

In any event in late Dec. in those areas it can get pretty cold , like -35 C without wind chill .


A few years ago someone from Italy was planning a January trip to Quebec City and asked similar questions.In the end he had the clothes prepurchased and
ready for pick up when he arrived in Quebec City.

You might check with the people renting the cabin to see if you can make a similar arrangement.

First off minus 20 in the yukon is fall weather in the winter you probably can expect a minimum of minus 36 40 easyily as toronto gets to be minus 20 outside. I would relly recommend asking a yukon wilderness outfitter for some tips. I have done winter camping along time ago and yes you might spend some extra money on what seems to be needless but comfort can be a huge issue without them. One thiong I know from experience get the biggest warmest Sorel style boots possible with the liner that is remopvable so you can sleep with them or put them near your fire. I had to cook my shoes every morning as they were frozen . We were sleeping in a tent so that might be different. also try hitting the Yukon government up for a package on travel or the outdoors. Or the provincial parks they might help. I know the biggest outfitter in toronto is Mountain Equipment CO-OP and they have probably everything there with great staff.
http://www.mec.ca/splash.jsp
Good luck

On a honeymoon, it should be extremely warm inside the cabin. You've got your love to keep you warm.

"Northern Canada" is as vague as "Northern Europe" just as "near Yukon" as as vague as "near Sweden". Are you going to be staying in the Yukon territory in Canada? Is there a particular town you're staying in? Whitehorse?

All buildings in Canada are heated in the winter. Remote log cabins will have some sort of central heating source - likely a wood-burning stove. You wont' have to worry about the cold inside... it's the cold outside you'll have to worry about.

In the winter, it's all about layers.

Sorel boots with an extra set of liners, Calf high rubber boots with big thick wool socks Gaitors Mershon wool long johns and some Ski-pants. Type of outerwear will depend on the humidity of the area you're in. If you're interested I have my old Alyeska gear I could sell you. Right now is a good time to pick up wool sweaters at the thrift shop too.

couple bottles of nice wine and share body heat, that's what most honeymoon couples do whether they are in Yukon or the Sahara....and bring a few matches, I am sure there is at least a wood burning stove just in case you do have to come up for air!

<<Cold weather is dangerous. Minus 20C with a wind can be -35C>> ... and the temperature may be even lower; the windchill is a killer! If you're not used to very cold temperatures the danger can't be stressed enough. At around minus 13C in Toronto a cold-weather alert is issued and the street people are either brought in from the streets to shelters or are monitored by a volunteer group/police. There's nothing romantic about frostbite ... or worse!