Essential Travel Gear for Winter Festivals | Pillowpacker Pillows

January 01, 2025

Luggage with winter clothing

Winter Wonderland: Essential Gear for Winter Festivals

Winter in Canada means magical festivals filled with ice sculptures, snow-covered streets, and plenty of outdoor fun. The Carnaval de Québec and Ottawa’s Winterlude are two of the most iconic events. These events attract travellers from all over the world, and if you’re planning to attend, preparation is key to making the most of these unforgettable experiences. Let’s explore how you can stay warm, comfortable, and ready to enjoy every moment.

What to Pack:

  • Warm Layers: Thermal clothing, insulated jackets, and sturdy boots are non-negotiable. Don’t forget gloves and a hat to keep the extremities warm. Layers are your best friend as they let you adjust to fluctuating temperatures.
  • Portable Comfort: Whether you’re travelling by car or staying overnight, a Pillowpacker Vegan Alternative Microfibre Pillow can make your journey more comfortable. Its compact size and exceptional support ensure you arrive refreshed and ready to explore. For a touch of luxury, consider bringing along the Goose Down Pillow, which offers unmatched softness and warmth.
  • Festival Essentials: Hand warmers, reusable water bottles, and snacks will keep you energized and comfortable throughout the day. Bring a backpack to carry essentials without compromising mobility.

Tips for Enjoying Winter Festivals:

  • Arrive Early: Beat the crowds and enjoy the most popular attractions, such as ice slides, skating rinks, and snow sculpture competitions. Early arrival lets you snag the best parking spots or accommodations near the festival site.
  • Stay Hydrated: Cold weather can be dehydrating, so drink plenty of water even if you don’t feel thirsty. A reusable insulated bottle is a great investment, keeping drinks warm or cold as needed.
  • Plan for Downtime: Winter festivals can be physically demanding. Use a Pillowpacker pillow for quick naps or rest during travel. Its ergonomic design ensures maximum comfort without taking up much space in your luggage.


Why Festivals Are Worth the Effort:


The Carnaval de Québec is famous for its larger-than-life Bonhomme mascot, ice canoe races, and evening parades. Winterlude in Ottawa transforms the city into a winter wonderland with its Rideau Canal Skateway, snowflake kingdom, and cultural exhibits. Both festivals offer a unique way to embrace winter while creating cherished memories with family and friends.

Embrace the chill, immerse yourself in the festivities, and make unforgettable memories this winter. Let Pillowpacker Vegan Alternative Microfibre and Goose Down Pillows be your trusty travel companions wherever you go.





Leave a comment

Comments will be approved before showing up.


Also in Blog

May Festivals Worldwide: Travel Smart with Comfort
May Festivals Worldwide: Travel Smart with Comfort

May 06, 2025

From the red carpets of Cannes to cheese-rolling in the English countryside, May is packed with unforgettable cultural festivals. This month’s blog takes you around the world to explore these unique celebrations—along with travel tips to help you stay rested, refreshed, and ready for the adventure. Plus, in honour of our 15th anniversary, enjoy a special discount all month long!

View full article →

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Give the Gift of Comfort
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Give the Gift of Comfort

April 24, 2025

 

This Mother’s Day, skip the short-lived gifts and give Mom lasting comfort with a premium inflatable travel pillow. Whether she prefers vegan-friendly microfibre or natural goose down, our compact pillows are the perfect way to say, “You deserve to relax.” Plus, enjoy 15% off all orders over $125 with code PPP15 throughout May!

View full article →

Local Canadian Company Pillowpacker Travel Pillows Celebrates 15 Years in Business - Our Story
Local Canadian Company Pillowpacker Travel Pillows Celebrates 15 Years in Business - Our Story

April 18, 2025

Celebrating 15 years of travel comfort! Learn how a High Arctic adventure inspired the Canadian-made Pillowpacker Pillow.

View full article →

CAD
  • US Dollar (USD)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • British Pound (GBP)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
  • Albanian Lek (ALL)
  • Afghan Afghani (AFN)
  • Armenian Dram (AMD)
  • Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
  • Argentine Peso (ARS)
  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Aruban Florin (AWG)
  • Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
  • Burundian Franc (BIF)
  • Barbadian Dollar (BBD)
  • Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
  • Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
  • Bahraini Dinar (BHD)
  • Bermudan Dollar (BMD)
  • Belarusian Ruble (BYN)
  • Belize Dollar (BZD)
  • Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
  • Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
  • Brazilian Real (BRL)
  • Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
  • Botswanan Pula (BWP)
  • Brunei Dollar (BND)
  • Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
  • Congolese Franc (CDF)
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • Chilean Peso (CLP)
  • Chinese Yuan (CNY)
  • Colombian Peso (COP)
  • Costa Rican Colon (CRC)
  • Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
  • Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
  • Danish Krone (DKK)
  • Dominican Peso (DOP)
  • Algerian Dinar (DZD)
  • Egyptian Pound (EGP)
  • Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
  • Fijian Dollar (FJD)
  • Falkland Islands Pound (FKP)
  • Gibraltar Pound (GIP)
  • Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
  • Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
  • Guinean Franc (GNF)
  • Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
  • Georgian Lari (GEL)
  • Croatian Kuna (HRK)
  • Honduran Lempira (HNL)
  • Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
  • Haitian Gourde (HTG)
  • Hungarian Forint (HUF)
  • Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
  • Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
  • Icelandic Krona (ISK)
  • Indian Rupee (INR)
  • Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
  • Iranian Rial (IRR)
  • Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)
  • Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
  • Kenyan Shilling (KES)
  • Kyrgystani Som (KGS)
  • Cambodian Riel (KHR)
  • Comorian Franc (KMF)
  • South Korean Won (KRW)
  • Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
  • Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)
  • Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
  • Lebanese Pound (LBP)
  • Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
  • Liberian Dollar (LRD)
  • Lesotho Loti (LSL)
  • Libyan Dinar (LYD)
  • Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
  • Moldovan Leu (MDL)
  • Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
  • Myanmar Kyat (MMK)
  • Macedonian Denar (MKD)
  • Macanese Pataca (MOP)
  • Mauritian Rupee (MUR)
  • Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
  • Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
  • Mexican Peso (MXN)
  • Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
  • Mozambican Metical (MZN)
  • Namibian Dollar (NAD)
  • Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
  • Nicaraguan Cordoba (NIO)
  • Norwegian Krone (NOK)
  • Omani Rial (OMR)
  • Panamanian Balboa (PAB)
  • Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
  • Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
  • Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
  • Philippine Peso (PHP)
  • Polish Zloty (PLN)
  • Qatari Rial (QAR)
  • Romanian Leu (RON)
  • Russian Ruble (RUB)
  • Rwandan Franc (RWF)
  • Saudi Riyal (SAR)
  • Sao Tome and Principe Dobra (STD)
  • Serbian Dinar (RSD)
  • Seychellois Rupee (SCR)
  • Singapore Dollar (SGD)
  • Syrian Pound (SYP)
  • Swedish Krona (SEK)
  • New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
  • Thai Baht (THB)
  • Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
  • Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
  • Tunisian Dinar (TND)
  • Turkish Lira (TRY)
  • Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
  • Sudanese Pound (SDG)
  • Sierra Leonean Leone (SLL)
  • Surinamese Dollar (SRD)
  • Swazi Lilangeni (SZL)
  • Tajikistani Somoni (TJS)
  • Tongan Paanga (TOP)
  • Turkmenistani Manat (TMT)
  • Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)
  • Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
  • Uruguayan Peso (UYU)
  • Uzbekistan Som (UZS)
  • Venezuelan Bolivar (VEF)
  • Vietnamese Dong (VND)
  • Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
  • Samoan Tala (WST)
  • Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
  • CFP Franc (XPF)
  • Yemeni Rial (YER)
  • South African Rand (ZAR)