What is most convenient mode of transport in Winter, if no car
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Originally posted by GreatWhiteNorth
Hello all,
I'll be arriving in Winnipeg in Dec this year from India as a student. I was wondering which of the two options is more convenient, given the extreme weather conditions prevailing at that time:
1. Stay at the college campus living hostel for first 4 months (I will still be required to walk about 300-400 metres to attend my classes.) Excuse my naivete, but I'm not sure if even walking is an option in that kind of weather??!!
2. Stay outside the college campus, say about 3-4 km, and use public transport to attend classes.
Note: I do not have a driving license and have no experience driving a car.
Thanks for taking time to reply to this!
GreatWhiteNorth
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Try and be as close to the Campus or Live in the Campus, if at all possible.
This location is the gateway to the Arctic Express and even before we experience the cold here in Ontario, you will get it there and it persists for a slightly longer period there and it becomes unbearable. The lowest that i know was Minus 52 C. Just for your information -40 is the same in Celsius or in Fahrenheit also. So, it matters very little after that. You can only bear it for 5 minutes and after that the extremities become numb and frost bite starts to set in. The effects of it are debilitating and hence do not cut corners and try and be close to the workplace or the Campus, as far as possible.
There are buses and also TAXIS, if you do need them. Use them as often as you want to.
Here is a link to the wiki's.
Weather and Geography. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_and_climate_of_Winnipeg
Nice to a little bit about the place you will be moving to. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winnipeg
You will notice that there are not many South Asians there.
The University. : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Manitoba
Bring your International Driver's Permit from your location with a driver's record from the Ministry of Transport there and also a letter of recommendation from your Insurance Company to help you here.
Good Luck.
FH.
Quote:
Originally posted by GreatWhiteNorth
Hello all,
I'll be arriving in Winnipeg in Dec this year from India as a student. I was wondering which of the two options is more convenient, given the extreme weather conditions prevailing at that time:
1. Stay at the college campus living hostel for first 4 months (I will still be required to walk about 300-400 metres to attend my classes.) Excuse my naivete, but I'm not sure if even walking is an option in that kind of weather??!!
2. Stay outside the college campus, say about 3-4 km, and use public transport to attend classes.
Note: I do not have a driving license and have no experience driving a car.
Thanks for taking time to reply to this!
GreatWhiteNorth
All the buses are heated .
Almost all bus stops have enclosed glass shelters, to protect you from snow and wind. Some bus stops at major intersections are even heated from inside !..very few, but there are some.
The buses are on time, so its not like India. So even if you go just 3-4 mins before the bus schedule, its ok. So you are not going to stand in the cold for long.
Yes, you can walk 300-400 meters easy in the cold , usually they clear the side walks from snow, pretty quickly. But if its icy and not cleared be careful, lot of slips and falls take place. But usually they put a mixture of melting salt and sand ( for grip ) on the side walk, so you will be fine.
Dress in layers , that's better than just one big jacket. Wear thermal underwear (long johns inside ), than a layer of regular clothes shirt/jeans on it and then a nice thick good winter jacket on it.
Don't forget good quality winter gloves , shoes and winter cap/toque.
Don't live much skin exposed for long as Frost bite sets in quick..at - 20 and less. Wind Chill is a huge factor in Winterpeg, not just snow and regular temperature. Wind Chill makes it feel much worse than it actually is.
Always check the temperature and weather before you head out. Don't take chances. Better to be overdressed than under dressed, as you can always remove winter jackets inside the bus etc , if it gets warm inside.
In winnipeg you can use 'skywalk' in downtown to move around during winter. skywalk is basically covered bridges attaching various buildings which takes you from place a to place b through malls, shops and lifted corridors within or outside buildings. Same as In toronto there is underground tunnel called 'path' spread throughout the downtown.
The public transit in wp is only bus, no trams, no underground subway.
I spent last winter in Winnipeg , sent by office, It is freaking cold, I must admit. Plenty of students and we know that where there is student there is a way.
Enjoy! The summers will be ultra nice.
Location: God's own country
Posted on: 17-09-14 04:35:23
But the Op is going to study in the univetsity and the university is in the outskirts.
Even then, the cold will not be such a big deal but you may face depression if you are keen on saving / earning money while studying.
I would suggest socializing, learing the culture of the whites, having harmless parties etc...
Murali the krishna
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I am a Gents and not a Ladies.
Thanks all! You guyz are awesome. Appreciate everyone's inputs here. Well, I never mentioned where I'm going to study. I'm going to the Red River College, which is in the Exchange Business District.
So san-hugo, do you know if the 'skywalks' are present in this part of the town? It'd be a great relief if they are! ;-)
Ok...I looked up skywalks in Winnipeg on the Net and apparently there are none in the Exchange Business District or at least where the college campus is located. Anyways, thanks for all the help, and any (new) insights on how to manage the daily commute are welcome!!
GreatWhiteNorth: Guess it is good enough ... just take a dip if you are determined. You will learn lot of things only through first hand experience.
