Weather Up North?

Question

What kind of weather should I be expecting when I go camping up north on the border of canada and usa? And what kinds of clothes should I bring?

Answer 1

Depends what time of the year you are going and where. Anything from sweltering hot to freaking cold. Look up the nearest bigger town on www.weather.com.

Answer 2

I guess it depends on how far north you are going camping. Contrary to misinformation, Canada is not a land of igloos and blizzards all year long. Believe it or not, Pelee Island in Ontario is at the same latitude as Northern California (1)

You can check out http://www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca and look through that website to find out more about the weather forecast for the area you're going to. Alternative, look through http://www.canadianweather.org/

What kinds of clothes? Hiking boots, to be sure; bugshirts, definitely; light jacket or windbreaker for cooler days, t-shirts for hotter days. Oh, and bring sunscreen, too!

Answer 3

That depends. Where are you going in Canada, and when will you be going?

If you are coming up in the next few weeks and will be camping in areas around Ontario or Quebec, you will find an abundance of black flies and mosquitoes this year that are making it less enjoyable to be "one with nature".

Personally, I would consider a fall camping/hiking trip. You can come to many of Canada's national parks and they have designated areas for camping, canoe camping, or you can even rent basic cabins equipped with stove, cots, and (sometimes) toilets.

Camping overnight in a tent in September, you would get to see the changing colours on the trees, experience warm days and cold nights. Using a three-season tent and a warm sleeping bag, and layering your clothing should be enough, depending on if you are from Florida or some other place where you are used to hot days and slightly cool nights.