As cool temperatures set in across the country, Canadians are getting re-acquainted with that slick and slippery old friend: ice. Sure, ice can be treacherous for walking or driving, but it can also be stunningly beautiful. Here’s a collection of ice-inspired photos from around the country, and a reminder that we’re lucky to live in such a beautiful place.
1. The Obligatory Pond Hockey Photo
Photo by @lara.melnik
Strapping on the skates and spending the afternoon with friends on the pond is a quintessentially Canadian pastime.
2. The Ice is Coming for Us
Photo by @highpinephotography
This impressive shot of ice forming around a rock is a gentle reminder that the cold winter is well on its way (especially for our friends in Alberta).
3. Heli-Skiing Sights
Photo by @cmh_heli
Adventurers who take skiing to extreme heights are bound to find something spectacular to look at on the way. The glacier in the background of this gorgeous photo is a reminder of our tiny place in this great wide world.
4. A Stunning Frozen Waterfall
Photo by @kwasy.morley
Alberta and British Columbia are filled with hidden gems like this frozen waterfall. Winter explorers are bound to find something interesting like this.
5. A Glacial Pace
Photo by @dcranephoto
This incredible photo of Bear Glacier in British Columbia is yet another example of the beauty hidden within our country’s borders.
6. Climbing Up Ice
Photo by @timbanfield
Only for the experienced climber, ice climbing is an extreme sport that is truly beautiful to photograph. Just imagine climbing up a frozen waterfall! There are many spots to get your ice fix in Alberta, like Kananaskis Country.
7. The Only Ice Hotel
Photo by @explorecanada
Yes, you heard right! Check in to the only ice hotel in North America, Hôtel de Glace, based in Quebec. Discover ice-filled hotel rooms, ice sculptures, and even a wedding chapel.
8. Bubble Season
Photo by @ananya.ray
Find the frozen bubbles at Abraham Lake in Alberta that make for a beautiful photo, and an even better story. Do you know how these bubbles are formed?
Wow, these photos are incredible!! Thank you for sharing them!