Town of Crystal Beach in Ontario Crystallized in Ice After Major Storm

Houses and vehicles are covered in ice along the shore of Crystal Beach in Fort Erie, Ont., on Dec. 25, 2022. Courtesy of Tracey Cotton

The lakefront community of Crystal Beach in Fort Erie, Ontario, was named for its “crystal clear” water, but recently it’s been known for its ice crystals. Ice, a foot thick in places, engulfed houses and cars along the shore over Christmas.