Getting Started in Canada
Guide to the Local Weather
- Pay attention to weather forecasts
It is very important to check weather reports to plan accordingly. There are some cases when you caught in rain without an umbrella such that you should be aware of weather in advance. Here’s the site https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/weather/british-columbia/surrey where you can check the climatic conditions and be aware. Check it regularly to get aware in advance.
- Clothes
In Canada, having a one jacket is not enough. You need multiple items to protect yourself in winter (Winning winter workout wear, 1999, p.2) such as –
- Warms jackets and Sweaters
- A good pair of gloves
- Pairs of socks
- good boots.
- A hat to cover your ears and
- A scarf to cover your face.
- Sunglasses
- Take Vitamin D
In Canada, we suffer from harsh winters where mostly sun is covered from clouds and causes lack of energy and Vitamin D that makes our body weak. However, in such situation we should follow some recommendations to make our body healthy such as-
- Eat healthy food
- Stay Active and energetic
- Spend good time with friends.
Here ‘s a pie chart that shows the diet that helps in getting more Vitamin D.
- Safe driving
We should aware of driving measures to avoid hazards in winter and snowing conditions. Here’s the site https://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safevehicles-safetyfeatures-winterdriving-index-693.htm that helps you to know about important safety tips while driving just not to safe yourself but other’s as well.( Five winter driving tips to stay safe on the roads, 2015,p.21)
- Be prepared
In Canada, during high snowfall it takes longer time to reach destination than usual. However, prepare your plan and take your time according to that. Be aware of delays of commute and prepare your schedule before reaching your destination to prevent yourself from any hazards.
- Temperature
Temperature plays a significant role in determining the hotness and coldness in terms of Celsius and Fahrenheit. To convert Celsius into Fahrenheit you can check this site https://www.rapidtables.com/convert/temperature/how-celsius-to-fahrenheit.html that helps you to determine the temperature of your are to plan in advance.
References-
Five winter driving tips to stay safe on the roads. (2015, December 10). Asian Pacific Post, p21. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.kpu.ca:2080/login.aspx?direct=true&db=p3h&AN=111546858&lang=en-ca&site=pov-can
Winning winter workout wear. (1999). Current Health 2, 26(4), 2. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.kpu.ca:2080/login.aspx?direct=true&db=p3h&AN=2787381&lang=en-ca&site=pov-can