Hi, can anyone tell me what kind of weather to expect early to mid-November? <BR>I am travelling from the UK and woudl like to know what to expect so I can pack my case accordingly!! <BR>Someone once told me that people who live in Toronto never wear raincoats etc in cold weather - this can't be true, can it?? <BR>I also plan to visit Niagara Falls - Should I expect the same weather as Toronto?? <BR> <BR>Any advice appreciated!!

Martin - the weather will be cool to cold here in mid-November. We might not have snow yet (quite possibly not), but it will probably be hovering close to the 0C-5C mark. The nicce thing is that it almost always sunny, so during the dqay it can be quite pleasant. No we don't wear raincoats in cold weather because those just aren't warm enough. <BR> <BR>You may, however, want to pack a raincoat for Niagara Falls. It might be either raining there or at the very least it can be VERY misty at the falls themselves. <BR> <BR>If you are going to Niagara Falls please don't miss Niagara on the Lake. It is a small town near by and should be decorated for Christmas when you arrive with music playing along the street. It is a small cute "older" town with small shops and nice restuarants. It is also our wine growing region - so you can tour a winery, learn how they make wine and then taste some at the end. Inniskillen is the one I have toured and liked. Hillebrand (sp!) has a bautiful, slightly expensive restuarant on the property which I would highly recommend! <BR> <BR>Plan to dress in layers. It will probably be windy and cold. A regular shirt topped with a light sweater and either a winder breaker or even a heavier coat for out side - and then peel off the layers when you head inside. Do bring scarf and gloves - even a hat if you don't like the cold weather. <BR> <BR>Hope this helps. It won't be freezing, but not mild either.

The one thing I've noticed on numerous trips to Toronto during even the coldest weather (which is pretty rare, I hear) is that no one seems to wear long coats unless they were wearing a suit. All coats were hip or waist length.

Toronto weather will be pretty much like London, although perhaps a bit drier. Niagara Falls will be about thesame; Niagara on the Lake a couple of degrees warmer. <BR>Depending on where they work and how they get there, it's true that Toronto people often "underdress" for the weather, becasue we can live underground like moles for vast periods of time. The subway is warm enough, and pedestrian tunnel systems link most of the downtown office buildings, so we never have to come outside. Semi-rich and rich folks can park underground, if they drive cars to work. <BR>But you won't look out of place if you are wearing a knee leangth dark wool overcoat, nor if you are wearing a thigh length ski jacket. <BR>Toronto is undergoing a clothing revolution right now, and there's no predicting what people will be earing when the weather gets cold. Business suits are now so uncommon that they stand out. Imet with a man in a suit today, and wondered what super-important meeting he was going to. High priced lawyers still wear suits, but even accountants are wearing slacks and open-necked shirts to the office. <BR>BAK

Thanks to all who replied!! <BR> <BR>Martin

Maybe you're already here by now, but today, Friday Nov., 3, people are walking around in shirtsleeves. <BR> <BR>makes no sense, but it makes up for a mediocre summer. <BR> <BR>BAK