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20088 minPGdoc-short

Sustainable Tourism

Ice Hotel - Canada

20088 minPGdoc-short

The ice hotel in Quebec is an architectural masterpiece crafted entirely from snow and ice.

Sustainable Tourism

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Ice Hotel - Canada

2008• 8 minPG

Synopsis

The ice hotel in Quebec is an architectural masterpiece crafted entirely from snow and ice.

Synopsis

In December 2004, the ice hotel in Quebec stands as an architectural masterpiece, crafted entirely from snow and ice. This unique structure exists for only four months each year, before it melts away in Spring. Visitors marvel at its intricate designs and the ephemeral beauty that highlights the transient nature of art and architecture. The hotel serves as a reminder that even the most stunning creations are temporary, evoking deep reflections on beauty and change.

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