Life in Canada

Journey from hot summers to chilly winters

Coming to Canada for me was a dream come true. Since I came to Canada everyday I learn something new which fascinates me to explore more. Everything is new for me here.New people,new culture and new opportunities.I will start with my first day in Canada.It was cold chilly day of December 5,2013.I was wearing a red hoody jacket as I was trying to be stylish. But as soon as I came out of the Airport Terminal I was literally shivering.That was my first chilly experience in Canada.


The year I came to Canada was the coldest year in Canada.Everything I saw around me was frozen.I felt as if I entered a fairyland covered with snow all around.I was quite happy as I have never seen snowing in my life.You can very well see from my pics how much fun I had on that day.I was just clicking pics at every corner of the place.

From airport when I was going to my Aunt's house I was wondering how people live here as back home even temperature around 5 degree Celsius is like hell for us.But here temperature goes below 0 degree Celsius like -18 degree Celsius.That is kind of crazy! Don't you feel coming from a hot country like India.Every Indian would relate to me in this perspective. After 20 mins drive we all reached home. When  I entered into the house it was so warm. I was so surprised to know that houses are actually made of wood in Canada with  insulation which keep the houses warm.Each house has heat system installed in it which makes inner environment of house so cozy that you forget about outer temperature for a time being.This all was told to me by my uncle as he does construction work.

Continuing further when I was about to step outside home, my aunt told me to wear snowshoes.She told me that I would not be able to wear my sandals or shoes here as I  will not be able to walk on snow.I was kind of upset with the whole thing as I was not able to wear my clothes and shoes which I brought along with me.I had to buy snowshoes and a long jacket to protect myself.It was snowing all around in Canada.I liked the snow for first few weeks than I was quite pissed of with all this.But nothing was in my hand which I could have changed so I adjusted somehow with everything.

When my aunt took me to shopping I asked my aunt how you gonna drive as there is snow all around.At that I came to know that in order to avoid skidding on roads due to snow, cars should have snow tires which was yet another new thing for me.Each day I was learning about something new which was kind of fun for me.As I am very inquisitive person.I also came to know that in Canada traffic rules are very stringent and road safety of every individual is given very much importance.Everybody sitting in a car has to put their seat belts and one can't drink and drive  in Ontario(Canada).Drinking and driving is considered as a crime equal to murdering someone in Canada.Canada is also considered as a peaceful country as the crime rate is  very low in Canada.

Standard of living is very high in Canada.Each individual of a house ranging from teenager to old grandpa or grandma works here.That is why unemployment rate is very low in Canada.

This was all about my first acquaintance with Canadian winter and Canada on the whole.I would like you to share your experiences or stories about your visit to Canada with me.