It’s not exactly warm in Ottawa, but at least it’s not -46°C with the wind chill. Also notice that the “day” picture icon is actually a moon and stars until Jan 3. By comparison, there is an exciting amount of daylight down South.

Faye and Maciek's Adventures in the frosty Canadian North
It’s not exactly warm in Ottawa, but at least it’s not -46°C with the wind chill. Also notice that the “day” picture icon is actually a moon and stars until Jan 3. By comparison, there is an exciting amount of daylight down South.

Maciek wanted a fur-lined hat, and fortunately one came up for sale on the community facebook page. So now he has a furry new hat.

The fur is apparently from a raccoon dog, otherwise known as a tanuki in Japan. Here are some fun facts about the tanuki.
With the Mackenzie River almost frozen over, it’s time for the annual PSA about safe ice thicknesses for various activities:
