Who says winter scenery is the same? Even if the eyes are full of white, it is a colorful white!
Ontario's white wonderland in winter, ice caves, ice waterfalls, ice sculptures... Beautiful scenery everywhere, full of snow falling, is the most romantic view of this winter.
Icefall
Ontario's waterfalls, there are not ten, there are eight. The magnificent icefalls in winter are even more stunning! The "melting waterfall" is the most amazing phenomenon in the icefall, where melted snow drips down the rock wall and freezes into giant waterfall-like glittering icicles.
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Niagara Falls
How can you not mention Niagara Falls when you talk about the falls? That is the bearer in the "scenic world", and the status is a bar! It is also an existence that every article will never spare.
Niagara Falls in winter, farewell to the majesty of summer, full of winter cuteness.
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The accumulation of ice creates the illusion of a frozen waterfall, with icicles forming the edge of the border and frozen mist shrouding the surrounding trees, truly creating a winter wonderland! According to Niagara Parks records, the falls froze in 1848 due to sub-zero temperatures and glacier accumulation preventing the flow of water. Since then, the waterfall has never been completely frozen again!
Head to Niagara Falls at night for the 40th annual Winter Festival of Lights, where different colors dance on the ice. It has now been extended from November 12, 2022 to February 20, 2023, for a total of 101 nights.
Source: Niagara Falls official website
There is also a wonderful fireworks show don't miss it~
January: 1-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 8:00 p.m
February: 3-4, 10-11, 17-20 8:00 p.m
Address: Niagara Falls, ON
Visitors can easily enjoy the fantastic view of the waterfall on foot through a pedestrian bridge, especially in winter when the entire waterfall freezes. There is more than one observation deck where you can see the waterfall from all sides, and you can also see the canyon across the river from the observation deck, which is said to be "2 billion" old, and the stunning icy exterior will surely fascinate you.
Experience the thrill of the cold at Kakabeca Falls Provincial Park in winter!
Source: Ontarioparks
地址：Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park, Kakabeka Falls, ON
ice cave
The sight of the ice cave is spectacular, but also unpredictable. It is a rare and miraculous phenomenon.
Photo by Dan Grisdale
Lake Superior
The Lake Superior Ice Cave is also known as the "Apostel Ice Cave" or "Bayfield Ice Cave". Cold winters, strong winds and wave action create the perfect conditions for these amazing ice formations. Before freezing, huge waves on Lake Superior (up to 6 meters!) striking rocks on the shore and forming flaky ice ridges.
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These waves are an important part of the ice cave, frozen in layers and carved under the influence of wind, sun and ice changes. As the temperature continues to drop, secondary ice layers at a faster rate. The almost frozen waves continue to have a superimposed effect on the formation of ice, creating the popular ice cave.
The location of the ice cave varies from year to year, and in some of the warmer winters ice caves do not even form at all. However, the northern Ontario city of Sault Ste. Marie is a top choice for visiting these special attractions on Lake Superior, Ontario. Whenever snowy winter comes, the cave turns into a world of ice, leaving everyone hooked.
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Mid-February to early March is the best time of year to observe these amazing formations, with February being the most reliable. Put on your snow boots and walk along the red sandstone and admire the romantic white roofs made of ice.
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The ice caves on Lake Superior in Ontario, despite their grand appearance, are a fragile and fleeting natural phenomenon. With rising temperatures and milder winters in northern Ontario, whether they will continue to exist is far from certain. In addition, as the lake freezes thinner and more prone to collapse, warmer weather makes it increasingly dangerous to try to see these unique ice formations up close on the ice. If possible, we highly recommend finding a local guide who can help you safely explore the ice cave. Still, seeing the magnificent views of Lake Superior ice caves before they disappear forever is a life-changing experience. And watch and cherish it~
Sand Lake
About three and a half hours from Toronto, along Sand Lake near the town of Kearney, it's also a great option for exploring ice caves.
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The natural ice is located at the eastern end of the quiet lake, bordering Algonquin Park on the AL 301 trail. Approximately 18 kilometers by snowmobile by the lake, you can see the wonders of the magical ice cave.
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The ice cave has been beautiful for the past few years, but it is not known what kind of sight will be created this year . In any case, the lake and surrounding forests will definitely look their best under the snow cover.
Ice sculpture
If ice waterfalls and ice caves are treasures given to us by nature, then ice sculptures, unique works of art in winter, are people's return to nature.
Source: Canadian Tourism website
Ottawa Winter Carnival Winterlude
Ontario's most prestigious ice carving competition is the iconic Winterlude in Ottawa-Gatineau every February, which has attracted artists from around the world and hundreds of thousands of visitors to Canada's capital region since 1985.
Source: Canadian Tourism website
From 3 to 5 February 2023, you can watch 13 pairs of professional ice sculptors from 10 provinces and 3 territories compete on Sparks Street, Ottawa.
They will have 20 hours to carve 15 pieces of ice and create artwork with the theme "Sea Life," and visitors have until February 20 to vote for the winner.
Bloor-Yorkville Ice Sculpture Festival
The annual Bloor-Yorkville Ice Festival is back.
Source: Bloor-Yorkville website
This time, there are more than 40 ice sculptures made from 60,000 pounds of ice based on childhood stories, and visitors can watch live ice sculpture demonstrations and get a glimpse of the artists' amazing creative process. At night, when the lights are on, you can also see a huge ice wall projection based on this year's theme, Dreams and Fantasies.
地点：Village of Yorkville Park & Throughout the Bloor-Yorkville Area
Time: Noon – 11:00 pm
Such a wonderful winter wonderland, worth exploring! The beautiful Ontario ice world represents the real winter Canada~