Winter's Spectacular Show

February on Vancouver Island.

While we’re enduring the odd windstorm and pelting rain, the cherry blossoms have started to arrive with their friends the snowdrops and daffodils. Those little flowers provide an uplifting month of promise that spring is almost here, regardless of what any groundhog says in Ontario.

Oh, Ontario…Sorry bout that winter stuff, but I know you have a lot of fun with it when you get down to it. And then there’s shows like this that winter puts on. Lake Superior is at home in Ontario and to neighbours in Minnesota where this incredible video of winter at it’s most spectacular was shot:

From the videographer’s Facebook page – Radiant Spirit Gallery:

I noticed the ice had pulled away from shore and felt the breeze at my back. I anticipated there would be some ice stacking as the massive sheet of ice met the shorelines, so I headed to Brighton Beach. The big lake did not disappoint! As the water opened up, the sea smoke was whisked across the surface by the breeze. The sparkles visible in some segments were from the sun gilding the frost flowers that had formed on top of the new ice overnight — icing on the cake! (Turn up your volume to hear the plates of ice stacking.) I am at awe and mesmerized by ice stacking (and waves), and spent hours immersed in the sights and sounds of one of my favorite winter occurrences (despite the subzero temps and frigid breeze). I hope you enjoy this glimpse into an incredible experience along the shores of Gitche Gumee! ~~Dawn

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