Niagara Falls partially froze starting Friday, as seen in breathtaking photos and videos, many of them posted to social media.

Though appearing frozen, the river is actually running as normal and is not what’s freezing over – rather, mist from the waterfalls freezes as it lands on its surroundings, according to the Buffalo News.

The following images captured by Sharon Cantillon of Buffalo News show how the tourist hotspot has transformed into a winter wonderland.

(Pics : Sharon Cantillon of Buffalo News)