In honour of the newly-arrived cold weather, here are three cold Canadian things:

fig. 1: President's Choice Candy Cane Ice Cream

This has to be a contender for best ice cream ever, or at least best limited edition ice cream. Vanilla ice cream, with mint dark chocolate pieces and bits of candy cane run through it. However, due to the lurid colours of the candy cane, which comes in a rather festive green and red combo, it is best to eat it under cover of darkness, lest you be sick.

fig. 2: Ice Skating at Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto

Fig. 3: The Polar Bear Dip

This needs some explanation. Essentially, hundreds of crazy people gather every year on the shores of Lake Ontario to freeze their asses off in the cold water. The money raised goes to charity. Some people dress up, while others stay on the bank laughing evilly. A good time is thus had by all.