Monday, February 13, 2023

Wonders In The Ice

 Sparks Street is a pedestrian only retail area downtown, and it is here that the ice sculptures have returned. I was down on the first Sunday of the festival last week, when the competitive sculptures were being finished off. The first one along the way is a sculpture made specifically for photo ops.


Public art is also found. This is I Am, an interactive sculpture by Bela Simo.


The Faces Of Change is inspired by carvings inside Centre Block on Parliament Hill.

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  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"February 13, 2023 at 2:10 AM

    Looking forward to more ice-sculptures - they impress me every time you show them.

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  2. Stefan JanssonFebruary 13, 2023 at 2:44 AM

    Walking into the brain, never done that!

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  3. Iris FlaviaFebruary 13, 2023 at 3:58 AM

    First: Brain on, just said my teamleader - I need to visit that sculpture! (Short morning break here)

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  4. italiafinlandiaFebruary 13, 2023 at 4:31 AM

    Awesome.

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  5. eileeninmdFebruary 13, 2023 at 6:11 AM

    Wonderful ice sculptures, they are amazing ! Take care, have a wonderful week!

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  6. AnvilcloudFebruary 13, 2023 at 6:42 AM

    It is nice to see the talented and their artwork return.

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  7. Jan K. alias AfanjaFebruary 13, 2023 at 7:14 AM

    A nice start of the ice sculptures.

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  8. TomFebruary 13, 2023 at 7:44 AM

    ...these sculptures never disappoint.

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  9. Barbara RogersFebruary 13, 2023 at 9:09 AM

    Interesting faces today! Love the metal one also, but oh, the ice sculptures are so lovely.

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  10. Jenn JilksFebruary 13, 2023 at 9:26 AM

    They kept melting, and they are doing new ones, which is fun for you to photograph!

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  11. SharonFebruary 13, 2023 at 9:34 AM

    That sculpture is fascinating.

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  12. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 13, 2023 at 11:20 AM

    I enjoyed both posts of the ice sculptures; I'm glad your Winterlude is back, but I did wonder why they moved the "venue". You say that one rink will be the only ice skating -- so no using the river this year? That is sad. I always marveled at your pictures of that iced river!

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    1. William KendallFebruary 13, 2023 at 5:27 PM

      Not sure why they moved it here. At the very least they should be sheltering some of them. Unfortunately we've had an odd winter with up and down temps. While we've had a lot of snow, we haven't had the consistent cold for the Canal to be deemed safe for skating.

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  13. carol l mckennaFebruary 13, 2023 at 12:22 PM

    Wow! ~ such creative ice sculpture and neat photos too ~

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  14. RedPatFebruary 13, 2023 at 1:18 PM

    Looking forward to seeing more of these, William.

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  15. VENTANA DE FOTOFebruary 13, 2023 at 2:30 PM

    Son buenas obras de arte, muy bien esculpidas.

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  16. BillFebruary 13, 2023 at 3:02 PM

    The ice sculptures are always a pleasure to see.

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  17. HappyKFebruary 13, 2023 at 3:43 PM

    The sculptures are amazing!!!

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  18. Marie SmithFebruary 13, 2023 at 7:16 PM

    That sculpture is a beauty alright!

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  19. RosieFebruary 14, 2023 at 2:56 AM

    The sculptures are wonderful:)

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  20. DeniseinVAFebruary 14, 2023 at 5:10 PM

    Fascinating sculpture by Bela Simo and the ice sculptures are amazing. I especially loved the first one.

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  21. Lowcarb team memberFebruary 17, 2023 at 6:20 PM

    I always enjoy seeing the ice sculptures, they are amazing.

    All the best Jan

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