Spring is in the air

(Updated) We haven’t felt a day this warm since last fall.

Men in boats, runners, babies in strollers – even swans seemed to relish in the day’s mild temperatures.

“When it’s raining, it’s wet, it’s been really cold lately, it’s been horrible. Now it’s perfect.”

“It’s fabulous! We’ve been cooped up all winter and so it’s nice to get out and go for a walk.”

Many have felt they’ve been cooped up for months after the cold and harsh winter, and with today being one of the warmest days we’ve had in months everyone is taking full advantage – which is great for restaurant owners like Jim Skarratt of The Lazy Flamingo.

“The good news, everyone has cabin fever. It doesn’t take much to get them sitting on the patio.”

“We’re indoors too much. Winter is too long in Canada, you get sick of it.”

“I really thought it was never going to come, at some point and now it’s here and I couldn’t be happier.”

For workout enthusiasts the warmth has put them completley back on the road to fit.

“When the ice storm hit it was too icy and the trails were too slippery, it was hard to get through.”

“Three coats on, long jonhns, track pants, today just to come in this its great.”

The only downside to todays warm weather? Gusts of winds up to 45 km/h – but most thought it a small price to pay.