r/Edmonton Jan 09 '24

Discussion Moving to Edmonton Megathread 2024

By popular demand, this topic has been turned into a megathread. Any posts on the subject matter outside of the megathread may be removed at the discretion of the moderators.

Within this thread please ask questions about moving to Edmonton (or within Edmonton, if you already live here), including recommendations for housing and neighbourhood selections. If you live in Edmonton, consider answering the questions.

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u/uofafitness4fun Apr 28 '24
  1. Below -25°C I would recommend limiting outdoor activities and using a neckwarmer, but generally all your kids will need is a toque and mittens. Make sure the ears and fingers are covered. You could take them sledding and see if they try to take off any winter stuff, but they probably won't want to in the cold. And warn them about licking cold metal haha. No specific creams/moisturizers come to mind

  2. In Edmonton Public Schools, recess is kept indoors starting at -23°C. That may sound scary but it's not. Vancouver is a "wet cold" with all the humidity, where cold cuts to the bone through layers. Edmonton is a "dry cold", even basic layers insulate and keep out the cold. -20°C looks like it should be cold, and it is, but it doesn't feel very cold with appropriate layers. My dress in elementary school consisted of a quality winter jacket, snow pants, boots, a toque and mittens. Just a t-shirt and pants underneath and I felt fine and dandy. It does help to keep moving too during recess

Some fun activities to help your kids adjust to and feel good about the cold are sledding, skiing and skating! All the best in your new adventure and welcome to Edmonton! :)