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In the wintertime, often the most important article of clothing you own is a warm winter jacket. Buying a winter coat is an important investment, but with so many options it can sometimes be a difficult decision. Since it’s the one item of winter clothing you’ll end up wearing the most, you will want to find one that you genuinely love. But it also has to be practical and actually keep you warm.

For those of you looking to update your outerwear these last few months of winter, we’ve selected 12 warm jackets that will keep you on-trend and help you brave the frigid Canadian weather. From this season’s take on parkas to the perfect knee-length jacket, these coats will help you make it to spring in style.

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