Walking during the winter in Canada’s capital city is no easy feat, and Ottawan’s lives are worse because of it.
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In addition to the canal, here are more ways to make the most of your winter in Ottawa!
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If you are looking for a fun activity this winter season, then the University of Ottawa’s Skiing and Snowboarding club just might be for you.
“It’s a really great resource for people in Ottawa to stay active and get out,” said University of Ottawa student and skate patroller Matthew Goldsmith.
Several residents recommend buying spiked shoe covers to provide traction on the ice, and share pointers for the best walking stances to minimize the risk of falling. Other residents suggest avoiding the sidewalks altogether and walking on the surrounding snow, or even the roadways instead.
These students seek to tear apart the only binding fabric of the Ottawa population. An unspoken agreement that anything goes this time of year, so long as it keeps you warm. Nobody looks good dressed up as a marshmallow.
“Specifically, I was thinking: what is the response in a time when climate change is radically altering the climate and the landscape.”—Jesse Stewart, artist.
For something a little price-friendly, scan a drug store, as almost any moisturizer works.
This year, there are tons of fun and cultural activities that you can partake in—both inside and outside—to make the season great. So, grab a toque and brace yourself for five of the Fulcrum’s top activities for you in this wintry wonderland.
“It’s the stuff (Canadians) think is normal that is hard for us. You can get resources for the big things, but no one is around to tell us how the recycling system works or what long johns are … I think that is where the school has been a big help.”—Ajit Maheswari, international student in software engineering.
Inspired by Denmark’s hygge and Scotland’s cosagach, the Canadian government is now looking to cash in on the coziness trend with their own uniquely Canadian way of getting snuggly, dubbed CANCozy.
Faculty and administration at the U of O have had mixed views on the student’s efforts. While the snow chains started as an attempt to save on maintenance costs throughout the winter, the administration is now trying to put a positive spin on this cost-saving measure.
U of O team competes against other engineering students across North America The University of Ottawa hosted 21 teams of engineering students from colleges and universities across Canada and the United States for the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race 2016, an annual event put on by a group of current students and alumni of the …
And with winter weather comes winter… well, I’d hesitate to call it fashion. Style seems to grind to a halt throughout the winter months, which is unfortunate in a city that’s cold for almost half the year. Fortunately, the Fulcrum has a few tips for you to stay warm without sacrificing style during these next few chilly months.
Students from the University of Ottawa are reacting to the recent change in season with shock and distress.
With more than 150 kilometres’ worth of trails throughout the Ottawa area, cross-country skiing is an excellent lost cost activity to pick up this winter season to keep your muscles working and heart pumping. There are several beginner and intermediate level trails in and around Ottawa, with the most popular trails in Mooney’s Bay.
Keep warm. Before heading out, a quick warm-up gets your blood flowing and makes for a less severe transition from inside to out. During your run, make sure you’re equipped with appropriate gear. Layering clothes will become necessary as temperatures drop.
Maybe it’s this reckless eagerness for warm weather that’s the reason why the dreaded March cold and flu season exists, but by the end of the month most Gee-Gees are asking: Is it over yet?
fter a few consecutive weeks of stuffing your body with a whole lot of cookies, ham, turkey and all the trimmings, it’s time to get back into the swing of another semester. The average student diet can often seem like a relief from our holiday extravagances. Often students come back to residence, apartments, and roommates …
The worst part of tobogganing when you were little was dragging your sled back up the hill. Now that you’re older, you can appreciate what walking uphill will do to your glutes. It’s a calorie burner too—one hour of tobogganing can work off 345 calories.
The Fashist AS THE SEMESTER slowly trudges along and the temperature continues to drop, it’s easy to get stuck in a vortex of study, essay, exam, repeat. With our minds set on the short-but-sweet winter vacation only a couple months away, it’s easy to let our wardrobe suffer and become as dull as the weather. …
