# @curiocitytoronto on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DGbFdiUysxA
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/27821635-curiocitytoronto-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-02-23T17:10:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Curiocity Toronto (@curiocitytoronto) — https://gondola.cc/curiocitytoronto

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While the shores of Lake Superior draw visitors in the summer, it's winter that truly transforms them into something extraordinary. The combination of fierce winds, freezing temperatures, and crashing waves creates magnificent ice caves along the northern shores of the lake. These stunning formations are a sight to behold, and with a bit of planning, you can experience them for yourself. 🧊🤩⁠
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One of the most popular spots to see ice caves is around Sault Ste Marie. According to Lake Superior Circle Tour, Pointe Des Chenes, a popular beach in the area, has become one of the best spots to go ice cave hunting. ⁠
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Gros Cap also boasts remarkable ice formations. Just a short 30-minute drive from Sault Ste. Marie, the shoreline here offers an unforgettable winter adventure, perfect for any explorer's bucket list.⁠
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A bit further north, near Coppermine Point, you'll find another hotspot for ice caves. Northern Ontario Travel highlights this area as one of the best along Lake Superior's shore, where you can even hear the lake "moaning and groaning" beneath the ice as massive waves crash on the shore.⁠
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If you're hesitant about venturing out to explore the ice caves on your own, stokelycreeklodge in Goulais River offers guided tours of ice caves at Saw Pit Bay and Coppermine Point. 👀⁠
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Before embarking on your adventure, it's essential to take precautions. Dress for the cold, always bring a companion, and check local weather and ice conditions to ensure the ice is at least 4 inches thick before stepping onto it. ❄️⁠
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Have you ever explored an ice cave before? Let us know! 👇⁠
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Photo via Stokely Creek Lodge⁠
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#curiocitytoronto #icecaves

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