Hi everyone! Kim and my Mum came up with a good strategy for helping Australians deal with the Canadian cold.
When choosing daily wear, choose clothes that are warmer than others. Jeans instead of pants, cotton instead of nylon (or vice versa, whichever is warmer, I don't actually know), long sleeves and shirts that can be tucked in to pants for added insulation.
Instead of packing Jumpers and Jackets, carry one with you on the flight, and put some cash aside to buy extra Jumpers/Jackets in Canada. The designs here are just as cheap as in Australian stores, but they're a lot better in the cold, with more insulation and better wind resistance.
You will mostly need jumper/jackets when sight seeing, as anywhere indoors will be toasty warm, and you will most often take your Jacket off when entering a house. (Actually I find people get offended if you don't take your jacket off, even if you're an Australian who is currently chilled to the bone)
Another reason to wait until Canada to buy warm clothing is that I'm told the mild Summer we've just had is a sign that Autumn/Winter will be mild too. If that's true, you may find you don't need warmer clothes at all, and you've just saved yourself some potential excess luggage fees!
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