You Can Finally Put Your Bikini On Again At Toronto’s Icefest This Weekend (PHOTOS)

Explore a trail of glistening sculptures.
You Can Finally Put Your Bikini On Again At Toronto’s Icefest This Weekend (PHOTOS)
Lance McMillan | Narcity Lance McMillan | Narcity
Lead Writer, Travel

Swimsuit season is sooner than you think! 

Toronto's Bloor-Yorkville Icefest has officially opened for the weekend, and you'll be transported to destinations around the world as you explore the glistening trail. 

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The self-guided tour boasts over 50 locations that can be visited virtually and in person, and all of the sculptures are based on the theme A Trip Around The World.

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You can see famous landmarks made out of ice, such as the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower.

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There are also some fun photo ops where you can hop into a bikini or become a Queen's guard.

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Other sculptures have items like suitcases and passports frozen in ice, and you'll be filled with wanderlust after seeing them.

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The festival is taking place over the weekend, and you can tune in from home by visiting the Bloor-Yorkville BIA's Instagram and YouTube pages.

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Bloor-Yorkville Icefest

Price: Free

When: March 12-14, 2021

Address: Bloor-Yorkville area

Why You Need To Go: Explore a sparkling trail of ice sculptures that will transport you to destinations around the world.

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  • Madeline Forsyth

    Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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