While fresh air and exercise are important for your health year round, Canadian winters can make it difficult to enjoy being outside when youre freezing your butt off.

As we enter our first (and we hope last) pandemic winter and brace ourselves for the majority of our activities to be outside (brrr), warmth and comfort are going to be top of mind as we search for new winter clothes and accessories to protect us against the frigid elements.

From thermal base layers to rechargeable hand warmers and a snuggly soft scarf, weve sourced and tested some key items to keep us moving and playing outside all season long.

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Ocoopa hand warmer, $35

A veritable game-changer when it comes to time spent outdoors in the cold, this chic little device slips easily into a coat pocket or purse to be at the ready when frigid temperatures hit.

Rechargeable (unlike other disposable versions) and working double duty as a power bank for on-the-go charging, we tested it for outdoor hangs and found it emanates just the right amount of heat thanks to adjustable settings that keep us cosy without being uncomfortably warm a must-have for the whole family this winter.

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Burton winter base layer top, $69.99

Its all about layering when it comes to staying warm and this Burton base layer top does the job wonderfully thanks to an innovative design (the collar transforms into a neck warmer to block icy winds and snow) and a sweat-wicking fabric.

Pair this top with the co-ordinating base layer pants (hot tip: these stretchy bottoms double as workout leggings) for head-to-toe warmth whether youre hitting the slopes, getting your steps in, or simply enjoying a socially-distant hot chocolate with a friend.

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