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Margaretsville Painted Boulders

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Katherine

A daytime look at the painted, rather controversial boulders in Margaretsville

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Margaretsville Painted Boulders

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Katherine

The colourful artwork on the painted boulders in Margaretsville has sparked a controversy, with many believing the paintings detract from the natural beauty of the Bay of Fundy shoreline. The boulders are not part of the natural shoreline – they … Continue reading →

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The Pillars of Justice

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Katherine

This sculpture, known as “The Pillars of Justice” (2007) by Edwina Sandys, is located outside the courthouse on University Avenue in Toronto.

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Toy Soldiers

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Katherine

The Monument to the War of 1812, also called Toy Soldiers, is a War of 1812 war monument in Toronto. Designed by Douglas Coupland and unveiled in 2008, the monument includes two Styrofoam sculptures over a stone plinth, and commemorates the successful defence of British North America against American forces in … Continue reading →

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