The Aleutian Canada goose nests on a few islands in the Aleutian Chain of Alaska and winters primarily in California. Small populations also winter and migrate along the Oregon and Washington coasts, but this subspecies is rarely encountered in the special goose hunt areas.

Seven subspecies

11 subspecies

When it comes to North American geese, distinguishing Cackling from Canada is perhaps the most challenging ID. The two birds are virtually identical—so much so that until 2004, they were considered one species: Branta canadensis. In contrast, the largest Canada Goose can weigh twice as much as a Cackling Goose.

The giant Canada goose (Branta canadensis maxima) is the largest subspecies of Canada goose, weighing in at 5 kg (11 pounds). It is found in central North America. These geese were at one point considered extinct, but were later rediscovered.

Canada Goose sizing for their regular fit follows the standard sizing model very closely and will fit similar, if not slightly looser than most parkas. In this case your normal size should fit just right. Those who want it close to the body should be careful because ordering a size too small will mean shorter sleeves.

When buying a winter coat you should always buy one that is one size too big. You don’t want to be swimming in your coat, but you do want it to comfortably over the other layers you will wear under it when it is really cold. For most people buying their coat just one size bigger works out just perfect.

The Black Label collection features the same fur-trimmed hoods, and goose down insulated jackets as the standard line of products. Monochrome colours, removable furs, cargo pockets, and interior backpack straps are some of the many design features that make the Black Label collection essential winter apparel.

Men’s McMurdo Parka III, The North Face, $330 The coats that most closely resemble the Canada Goose coats worn by celebrities such as Emma Stone and Drake are classics like the North Face’s Men’s McMurdo Parka III, which is waterproof and windproof, and comes in strong colors like pine, as well as British khaki.

To sum up, both these brands are not very different at all. While Nobis has the upper hand in designs and wider alternatives, Canada Goose provides comparatively lower prices and durable high-performance products. Ultimately, it is your choice.

Comparing the Tres 3-in-1 to other casual models on this list, the 700-fill-power down is higher-quality than the 550-fill used in The North Face McMurdo, our top choice. And importantly, the parka-length cut offers more warmth and coverage than just about anything outside of Canada Goose.

Moncler makes elegant jackets, ones that aren’t really meant to be worn in extreme conditions, but rather on special occasions. Canada Goose, on the other hand, is the better choice for sporty people. Their products are more suitable for nasty weather and are overall warmer.

In regards to manufacturing, Moncler jackets are made in Europe, which is a lot more costly than if they were made in China or other countries where the cost of manufacture is lower. The main countries where these jackets are made are Moldova, Armenia, Hungary, Georgia, Bulgaria and Romania.

If you’re looking for practicality, durability, and above all, warmth, then Canada Goose is the brand to go for. It’s cheaper than Moncler by some distance, more readily available, and extremely high quality. By contrast, Moncler is more expensive, exclusive, and more fashionable than practical.