Originally Posted by kerry

The answer lies in a large thrift store in Guelph, Ontario. Having spent 3 graduate school years in the frozen wasteland of Ontario, I know you need to dress warmly. My Eddie Bauer down jacket, bought for a song since the zipper was broken, kept me alive as I trekked thru snowdrifts to class.
Seriously, some jeans, warm boots, a few sweaters, some mittens and a warm jacket with a hood should help her survive until the sun begins peeking over the southern horizon.
Tell her to hook up with the Outdoor club and see if she can get an early season canoe trip in Algonquin Park. I've taken a couple of memorable early season canoe trips on the Saugeen River, which if memory serves me correctly, is not too far from Guelph.



http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Womens-Clothing.html is hard to beat for good prices on outdoor clothing.