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Last Weekend was the 8th Annual Bloor-Yorkville Icefest especially titled Wonderful and Whimsical.  We had fun visting the exhibit of an Enchanted Garden with centrepiece display of fairies, gnomes hanging out amongst mushrooms, gnomes happily riding a snail and a mouse, giant flowers with smiling faces and completed by a crescent moon. Alongside the Enchanted Garden, there was an Icefest Competition along the Yorkville Park on Cumberland Street here in mid-Toronto. We watched the experts design, draw and sculpt their Ice masterpieces following the theme of something  Wonderful and Whimsical to celebrate our winter here in Toronto. All of these Ice masterpieces were crafted from 35,000 lbs. of Ice. As the saying goes, if you can't beat winter, might as well enjoy and join em' on this Winter Icefest! 

Welcome to the Enchanted Garden
As we walked along an icy landscape, we discovered a wonderful and whimsical world made of Ice.
Smiling flowers greeted us as we entered the Enchanted Garden. 
 Gnomes hanging out amongst mushrooms.
The Enchanted Garden was admired and enjoyed by everyone.

Gnomes happily riding a snail and a mouse.
We were enchanted by fairies, a unicorn, an Angel and a smiling Crescent Moon. 
Then in Yorkville Park, we saw a Friendly Ice Dragon. 
Photo session  here by Henry Lin for the benefit of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. 


Icefest Competition
Inspiration always start with a drawing. 
The ice carving begins...

Hard at work on Ice.

A Mystic Winter Drink
We can't resist this cocktail drink. The Mystic Butterfly Vodka cocktail courtesy of Sassafraz Restaurant.
Want some Mystic Butterfly Vodka  from the Sassafraz Ice Bar? 

Watch the Video by Peter Mykusz, Wonderful and Whimsical Icefest 2013.

Cheers everyone!

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42 comments

  1. Mr Paul2 March 2013 at 04:57

    Always amazes me that people can create something beautiful with a chainsaw! What a lovely event Pamela.
    I'll take a Mystic butterfly please, then I'm off to ride the friendly ice dragon:)

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    1. Chic Delights2 March 2013 at 06:12

      Sure Paul, one Mystic Butterfly cocktail drink for you. Then I will take your picture riding the Friendly Ice Dragon. It was fun! :)

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  2. Lilli2 March 2013 at 06:35

    Hi Pamela! How amazing must have been! I wish I was in TO to see these masterpieces! Wow they are just gorgeous!! Tru pieces of art! The gnomes are too adorable! Yum for the cocktail!:) Happy weekend dear, cheers!:) xo

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    1. Chic Delights2 March 2013 at 12:00

      I enjoy attending the Ice Festival every year. They have different themes every year.

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  3. Anonymous2 March 2013 at 07:39

    Stunning post!
    I wait for you fo NEW EASTER POST!!


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  4. tiebow-tie.com2 March 2013 at 09:38

    Wow, this is so amazing! All these sculptures are so fabulous!
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    1. Chic Delights2 March 2013 at 12:01

      Very creatively done by the participants. It was fun and interesting to watch them.

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  5. Rosemary2 March 2013 at 10:07

    I was just wondering how they created the magical ice carvings, but never expected them to be done with a chain saw!!! All of that effort for just a fleeting time, rather like the sand sculptures, but they are beautiful.


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    1. Chic Delights2 March 2013 at 12:02

      Yes, every participant used their chainsaw to create these beautiful ice pieces. It was interesting and fun to watch them.

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  6. Mónica Villar 2 March 2013 at 10:39

    What a lovely post!! :)

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    1. Chic Delights2 March 2013 at 12:02

      Thank you Amanda. It was fun to attend these events during Winter.

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  7. nycstylelittlecannoli2 March 2013 at 11:00

    looks like a fun time! we have an ice festival locally but I have never gone, I think yours looks much better however. hope you have a GREAT weekend and be sure to enter my cupcake giveaway!

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    1. Chic Delights2 March 2013 at 12:03

      The organizers always have a different theme every year. It's a way to have fun during Winter. We enjoy our Festivals here in Toronto. I will surely drop by your blog. Thanks Rosemary.

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  8. Unknown2 March 2013 at 12:02

    Those ice figures are sooo magical! Being a Californian, we never had things like that when I was a kid but I would've loved it! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!

    xo Mary Jo

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    1. Chic Delights2 March 2013 at 22:27

      I am glad to share this you. Have a wonderful weekend too Mary Jo.

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  9. Nery Hdez2 March 2013 at 12:38

    Thanks for visit my blog Pamela.Of course I follow you and invite you to visit my blog!

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    1. Chic Delights2 March 2013 at 22:28

      Thank you Nery. I'm glad to have discovered your blog too.

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  10. Lacey R2 March 2013 at 12:57

    Those ice sculptures are very intricate! They did a great job! There's a restaurant/bar here that does an ice bar every winter....it lasts a long time. :)

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    1. Chic Delights2 March 2013 at 22:30

      The participants were very talented and artistic. The Ice Bar was cared from a really solid Ice. It's a real working at which is amazing!

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  11. Selvaggia Capizzi2 March 2013 at 13:28

    These ice sculptures are real masterpieces!
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    1. Chic Delights2 March 2013 at 22:31

      I agree Franchesca. They are so beautiful!

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  12. Bbonton2 March 2013 at 14:58

    Amazing ice sculptures!
    I love Canada, I went to Toronto 8 years ago and after my degree I spent 2 month to study in Vancouver!

    Have a nice WE!
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    1. Chic Delights2 March 2013 at 22:33

      Wow Barbara, so you know Canada well which is really nice. Keep in touch,

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  13. Unknown2 March 2013 at 15:44

    beautiful art!!
    xoxo

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    1. Chic Delights2 March 2013 at 22:38

      The organizers had a fun theme this year. Thank you Sorana.

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  14. mxvhelle3 March 2013 at 01:54

    Chanced upon your blog and enjoy reading it!
    these are really stunning!! i'd want to see them in real life one day :)

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    1. Chic Delights3 March 2013 at 16:31

      Thanks Michelle for stopping by. I am glad you enjoyed reading my post.

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  15. Chic Delights3 March 2013 at 16:32

    Have a good evening too Franchesca.

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  16. Chic Delights3 March 2013 at 16:32

    Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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  17. Unknown3 March 2013 at 16:35

    How beautiful! If I only knew about this :-(

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  18. bridechic4 March 2013 at 00:26

    Such an incredible post!

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  19. Bhushavali4 March 2013 at 09:28

    Wow! Super gorgeous sculptures!! Magnificent!!! :)
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  20. Rebecca Ragionieri4 March 2013 at 12:37

    fantastiche (: Reb, xoxo.

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  21. Mary4 March 2013 at 19:06

    Hi dear,
    thank you for sharing!
    I'm in love with that "Enchanted garden!So adorable!!
    When you have a chance take a look at my new post:)
    Xoxo
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  22. Helena Resende4 March 2013 at 20:24

    Amazing!!!! :) You always show us amazing places and events :)

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  23. Diana Marks4 March 2013 at 21:24

    wow! It's so pretty there! I wish I can go to an ice festival one day!


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  24. ROXTHEFOX4 March 2013 at 23:35

    Looks so beautiful!! Would you like to follow each other on bloglovin?

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  25. Anonymous5 March 2013 at 06:48

    Preciosas figuras de hielo!!!
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  26. Unknown5 March 2013 at 14:43

    I would love to have those magical sculptures around isn't that cold in Spain, my favourite are the unicorns Look fantastic!
    And of course I would enjoy having a Vodka on the Ice bar, even if I'm not a Vodka girl, the experience should be amazing.
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  27. trishie5 March 2013 at 22:58

    The ice sculptures look really beautiful. It's such a amazing craft!

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  28. Rasz6 March 2013 at 00:22

    sculptures are so amazing - real art <3 great blog Dear would you like to follow each other just let me know I wait for you on my blog xo xo xo

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Pamela lives in Toronto, Canada, currently working in Banking in the field of Credit and Finance. The Chic Delights blog has evolved into an on-line magazine about my experiences and inspirations on style, travel, people, lifestyle and current events. My features are not sponsored posts. The photographs and stories featured here are all from my own resources and experiences. [Pamela RG] (https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTO2MJh-PjA_u-b4u9NDFR7P6VOvtRMGCAmYgOtjrVP5bvKfCkjaQkhlb3pMFEOw_WqIMI-Fvroc54ZmXfGJRrk9zO6yRB78nhB17P7EQ6uCi3SIITWXiLvvb5UCTMgOk-2kqc2c3N9bw/w200-h200-no/DSCN0550.jpg)