Category Archives: art

Samuel Cunard

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Katherine

Samuel Cunard – Halifax Waterfront The bronze statue of Samuel Cunard was erected in October 2006, beside the Ocean Terminal Wharves that were used by Cunard’s liners.

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Lahave

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Katherine

Looking toward Hirtle Island and Moshers Island A bit of artwork on the bridge over Crooked Channel, connecting Bush Island and Jenkins Island

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Ottawa –

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Katherine

Parliament buildings – from a distance and close up… Chateau Laurier

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National War Memorial – Ottawa

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Katherine

National War Memorial – Ottawa The National War Memorial, also known as “The Response,” was unveiled in 1939 to commemorate the service of Canadians in the First World War 1914-1918. The memorial has come to symbolize the sacrifice of all … Continue reading →

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A bit of northern Ontario…

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Katherine

Just a bit of northern Ontario along Highway 17, somewhere around Ignace

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War of 1812 monument

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Katherine

War of 1812 monument – Parliament Hill The War of 1812 monument was created by Toronto sculptor Adrienne Alison to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the conflict. The seven bronze figures represent the key combatants that came together to defeat … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Pickle

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Katherine

The Christmas Pickle is an interesting modern Christmas custom, one that no one is quite sure why it exists at all. In the 1880s Woolworth stores started selling glass ornaments imported from Germany and some were in the shape of … Continue reading →

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BC Parliament Buildings – Front Fountain

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Katherine

The Front Fountain on the grounds of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings was designed in Victoria by Hooper & Watkins and manufactured in New York by Joseph W. Fiske in 1905. It originally had 4 basins and stood over 5.5 … Continue reading →

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Centennial Square

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Katherine

The Centennial Square fountain

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A bit of love – rainbow sidewalk

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Katherine

One of the Rainbow Pride crosswalks on Pandora Avenue and Broad Street, outside Victoria city hall

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