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The giant pumpkin

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Katherine

The Howard Dill pumpkin statue in Windsor, N.S. Howard Dill was a competition winning giant pumpkin breeder who patented a pumpkin seed variety called Atlantic Giant.

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Halifax statue – The Sailor

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Katherine

The Sailor – on the Halifax waterfront near the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

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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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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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Ottawa – Samuel de Champlain

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Katherine

Statue of Samuel de Champlain at Napean Point, Ottawa

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Victoria at night – Inner harbour

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Katherine

The Empress and Victoria’s inner harbour

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Victoria at night – Confederation Garden Court

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Katherine

Located at the corner of Quebec Street and Menzies Street, Confederation Garden Court was created in 1967 to commemorate the centennial of Canada’s confederation.