The best warm winter boots—for wherever in Canada you happen to be

Best for Quebec City winters

The city gets a ton of snow! These waterproof boots—with plush polar-fleece lining—can handle the harshest conditions.

Viper nylon boots, $170, cougarshoes.com. 

Best for Toronto winters

January is the snowiest month, so lace up these shiny beauties. The nonslip-rubber lug soles are perforated for breathability but have a water-repellent membrane.

Quinlynn boots, $200, geox.com. 

Best for Halifax winters

You need protection from the city’s hefty snowfall. These booties are made with seam-sealed waterproof canvas and a vulcanized rubber shell.

Hudson’s Bay x Sorel Out ’N About boots, $150, thebay.com. 

Best for Winnipeg winters

Temperatures in this city sit around –16°C in January. Fight the ice with these Vibram Arctic Grip soles for traction.

Aurora 6 Ice+ waterproof boots, $190, merrell.ca.

Best for Calgary winters

Guarding against all that snow is important, so try these insulated boots with heat-reflecting underfoot barriers.

Elsa L Boots, $160, keenfootwear.com.

Best for Victoria winters

With the city’s balmy January averages of 5°C, these chic water-repellent boots are ideal for the warm winter climate. 

 Elaine boots, $260, eccocanada.com. 

Best for Vancouver winters

With 158 millimetres of rainfall typical
in this city in January, staying dry is
a priority. We love this modern take
on the Chelsea boot.

Original quilted gloss Chelsea boots, $195, ca.hunterboots.com.

Best for Whitehorse winters

January temps hover around –15°C, so traversing ice is a daily battle. These soles have 16 stainless-steel spikes—never slip again!

Bamboo boots, $270, olangcanada.com.