One of the cool things about Canada at this time of year is the snow. Snow is such a novelty that going out and playing in it is still fun and I dont think it will ever not be fun. There is something about he way snow makes the land look, and feel. To watch it fall and cover the landscape in a blanket, an it really does look like a blanket, its almost magical.
A few years ago, I was living in England with some Canadians, Andrew and Angie. The last time we were in Canada we went to their wedding and since then they have added plus one to their family. They live about 3 hours drive from Toronto near a major Canadian air force base. Apart from that there is some wonderful scenery in the area. 
Unfortunately it was quite expensive to get there by train, for a return trip it cost the same as it would one way from Toronto to New York. It was a pleasant train journey though, arriving at around 8pm with a light snow falling. We spent the weekend with them and it was great to catch up with good friends. We went for a drive through the surrounding counryside, and it was nothing short of spectacular. One highlight was walking out on a lake that was frozen. 
It is an uneasy feeling walking on water, only one guy should be able to do it. It was fun though and a unique experience, well unique for us anyway. On the frozen lake there were a number of small wooden huts, used for ice fishing. I wanted to walk out to them but they were a fair way out on the lake, and apparently they guard their solitude jealously. One thing is for sure, I do like the winter here, snow shovelling and all.
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