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Oct 4, 2016

13 awesome transitional toppers, chosen to fit all your weather needs in a Canadian city near you

By: Julia McEwen

As we usher in the fall season we also welcome changing foliage, pumpkin spice lattes and the coveted transitional coat—which depending on where you live in Canada can mean different degrees of warmth and protection. Here are 13 toppers that will have you looking stylish and protected this fall, we picked one to go with every major city in Canada, related to their average fall forecast.

Calgary

Rainfall isn't an issue in Calgary come fall, but temperatures sit right around 5c, so keep cozy!
Oversized Suede-Like Jacket, $179.

Montreal

Montreal get's a solid dose of precipitation (sometimes rain, sometimes snow) come fall, with averages hitting 4c.
TNA league jacket, $85.

Yellowknife

Yellowknife's fall average sits at a brisk -10c with roughly 30 cm of snow projected, so it's time to break out the puffer—and snowboots!
The North Face Thermoball PrimaLoft Hooded Parka, $230, shop.nordstrom.com.

Halifax

Halifax gets a hefty rain fall come the autumn, with its rainiest month being November. The average temp is 6c. Look for a thin jacket or puffer with a water-resistant outer shell.
Alderwood shell, $425.

Whitehorse

Whitehorse sits at a respectable -4 degrees come fall. Look for jackets made from natural materials such as cashmere, wool and alpaca to keep you cozy. It's a wee bit of a splurge, but if you buy a classic shape it can be a wear forever piece.
Charlotte Coat in Melton Wool, $528.

Saskatoon

Saskatoon sits at 0 or below for 185 days a year, but come fall temps range from 18c to -7, so versatility is key—and layering is key. Try wearing a cape over a wool sweater to keep you toasty warm.
Twik Three-button cape, $70.

Iqaluit

Iqaluit is in the Arctic, so it's average fall temperature is a chilly one: -15. A jean jacket won't cut it in these parts, look for a short parka or heavy duty puffer with a hood to protect you from the wind.
Anouk Paraka, $729.

St. Johns

Out east they get warmer fall temperatures and St. Johns, Newfoundland is no exceptions, with temperatures sitting around 4c. Try layering a utility jacket over a hoodie.
Sherpa-lined utility jacket, $118.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg has its nickname "Winterpeg" for a reason, the city's temperature fluctuates but the fall average sits at -1c. Look for an oversized stylish coat, perfect to layer over a puffer vest on cooler days.
Cashmere-like open collar coat, $100.

Vancouver

Vancouver's wettest season is autumn, with an average of 450mm of rainfall and a temperature that hovers around 10c. Which means it's the perfect time to break out the rubber boots and find a coat to keep your warm and dry in the downpours.
Michael michael kors hooded trench coat, $149.

Toronto

Toronto's average forecast is sitting pretty around 12c, which means it's the perfect jean and moto jacket weather.
Cropped Suede Moto, $458.

Charlottetown

October is Charlottetown's rainiest month, with an average of 110 mm of rainfall and temperatures at -1c.
Rains trench coat, $119.

Fredericton

Fredericton enjoys a sunny climate, averaging about 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, however its temperatures are on the chillier side come fall, sitting around 4c.
Wane Lux Wool Waterfall Collar Jacket, $750.

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