Beautiful photos of yesterday's ice storm in Toronto

Yesterday was quite the experience in Toronto.

From treacherous walkways to major transit delays, the city wasn’t in any hurry – it was simply too dangerous to be.

Here’s easy evidence of that:

But that doesn’t mean there wasn’t beauty in the chaos, especially if you knew where to look.

And these Toronto Instagrammers certainly did.

Check out these photos from yesterday’s ice storm that may help you to remember it as something a little more special than simply a frozen hellscape…

This ice storm situation is rather unenjoyable, but at least it makes for some extremely 🆒 photos!

A photo posted by Bethany 📸 (@gingersnapbeth) on Feb 7, 2017 at 4:06pm PST

#torontoicestorm #almostfellanddied

A photo posted by Benoit (@benoit_montalant) on Feb 7, 2017 at 5:35pm PST

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A photo posted by Jim Hagarty (@jimhagartymedia) on Feb 7, 2017 at 7:30pm PST

Toronto ice storm 2017 – Sorauren Park lamp

A photo posted by Jeremy Gilbert (@jer1961) on Feb 7, 2017 at 8:54pm PST

#torontoicestorm

A photo posted by Skylar Brandon (@skylarthebrandon) on Feb 7, 2017 at 10:14pm PST

#torontoicestorm

A photo posted by Skylar Brandon (@skylarthebrandon) on Feb 7, 2017 at 10:18pm PST

#TorontoIceStorm #icicles #NoFilter

A photo posted by Sn0Wyt ❄ Andrea (@sn0wyt) on Feb 7, 2017 at 4:34pm PST

At least it looks pretty #torontoicestorm #toronto

A photo posted by @xtinaaaaaaaaaa on Feb 7, 2017 at 3:49pm PST

Ice everywhere, streetcars not running and walked home in this shit show. On top of it I missed my damn yoga class!! At least I got a cool photo out of it lol! #icestormtoronto #toronto #nightTO #vsco #vscocam #iceto

A photo posted by ⚓️ 3.0 (@captainsolon) on Feb 7, 2017 at 4:13pm PST

Icy stormy winter nights🌙 #instagram #travelblogger #blog #darling #girlswhotravel #mybeautifulworld #thatsdarling #wearetravelgirls #stayandwander #dametraveller #writer #stories #theprettycities #prettycitytoronto #toronto #urban_toronto #igerstoronto #the6ix #to #torontophotography #icestormtoronto #iceto

A photo posted by Caterina (@snowcappedcat) on Feb 7, 2017 at 7:23pm PST

Toronto ice storm- my ice bike

A photo posted by Jeremy Gilbert (@jer1961) on Feb 7, 2017 at 7:09pm PST

Freezing rain all day makes for a messy commute but a pretty picture from afar. Be careful getting home everyone! ❄️☔️

A photo posted by Michele (@justalillost) on Feb 7, 2017 at 3:53pm PST

Winter’s a good time to stay in and cuddle – Olaf Ice Storm 2.0 #icestorm #onstorm #icestorm2017 #ig_daily #ig_shotz #ig_addicts #igerstoronto #ig_great_pics #ig_northamerica #ig_great_shots_canada #ig_cameras_united #loves_canada_ #pocket_nature #pocket_canada #pocket_world #pocket_family #nature #naturephotography #icestormtoronto #seetorontonow #discoveron #myTOlife #nature #blogto #huffpostcanada #huffpostgram #viewsoftoronto #torontoigers #thesix #viewsfromthe6

A photo posted by Viv (@aus_can) on Feb 7, 2017 at 4:53pm PST

Toronto ice storm 2017 – street signs

A photo posted by Jeremy Gilbert (@jer1961) on Feb 7, 2017 at 8:50pm PST

Toronto ice storm 2017 – Sorauren Park lamp

A photo posted by Jeremy Gilbert (@jer1961) on Feb 7, 2017 at 8:54pm PST

#sony #like4follow #photographylover #photos #toronto #ontario #canada #urbanphotography #photography #viewsfromthe6 #beautiful #sony #sonya7sii #moments #torontophotography #torontolife #torontophotographer #photographysouls #traffic #libertyvillage #icestorm #photooftheday #lovelyday #photographyeveryday #torontolife #eveningwalk #citiesoftheworld #planetearth #stunning #nightphotography

A photo posted by Jim Hagarty (@jimhagartymedia) on Feb 7, 2017 at 6:05pm PST

Meanwhile, in Turronno. ❄️🌨 #streetcaralsofrozen #freezingrain #iceicebaby #torontoicestorm #torontolife #bikelife #slipnslide

A photo posted by Kelly O (@heykellyoh) on Feb 7, 2017 at 3:13pm PST

16 beautiful photos of yesterday's ice storm in Toronto

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