A frozen Niagara Falls looks like a magical wonderland
Many braved the cold to experience this beautiful sight.
Breathtaking and magical are just some of the words used to describe the scenes at Canada's Niagara Falls.
Guys, not to alarm anyone, but the Canadian side of Niagara Falls is an icy, winter wonderland right now
— Muhammad Lila (@MuhammadLila) December 28, 2017
(via @punkodelish IG @Arjsun @AdamRDanni) pic.twitter.com/56GNaOikjN
An arctic blast has seen temperatures in the country plummet. But for those visiting the falls, the picturesque view is a sight for soar eyes.
Icicles have formed on walls, rocks and railings that are like stalactites. The icy water descends onto the river in a cloud of mist.
It's cold at #NiagaraFalls but that's exactly what makes it so magical. Ice covers everything, even the snow on the ground. See my photo gallery. https://t.co/hBqLxPFsNe pic.twitter.com/vGR0zaml0l
— Sharon Cantillon (@SharonCantillon) December 31, 2017
"We came to see the wonders of nature and the beauty of winter, really. The beauty also comes with a lot of cold right now," tourist Kevin McGowan told TV channel WGRZ. Adding, "A lot of people see it in the summer, beautiful, but this is another kind of beauty and we need to enjoy it."
The frozen beauty of #NiagaraFalls in winter, is the #EveryDayAPhoto by @SharonCantillon. Find other photos in our gallery here: https://t.co/2aenOyZiNn pic.twitter.com/hJBCaKeiEe
— Buffalo News photo (@BNphotographers) December 31, 2017
Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada is close to the border with the United States (US). It reportedly attracts close to 14 million visitors annually.
Much of North America is experiencing "extreme cold" conditions this winter. There have even been reports of sharks freezing to death in the Atlantic, due to the harsh weather.