Photo by J Spinney
A group of people in historical, Loyalist-era clothing stand in front of the ocean, ships and islands in the background. A man in the foreground waves a Union Jack and a scroll reads: "1776 YOU ARE HEARBY NOTIFIED TO DEPART"
Artist(s): Terry (Sarefina) Gilbert, Sharon Trueman and Troy Lane

Tides of Time

Completed: 2006

Completed in 2006, this mural illustrates scenes from Digby’s history: the Acadian Expulsion (Le Grand Dérangement) in 1755, M’ikmaw settlements and the influx of Loyalists to Nova Scotia following the American Revolution. The mural also highlights contemporary Nova Scotian culture in the images of the woman playing the fiddle, bagpipes, various kinds of ships, lobster and shellfish.

Contributors: Dr. Yves Levesque, Admiral Digby Horticultural Society, Admiral Digby Museum, Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage, Town of Digby and Larche Industrial Marine Ltd.

Where to Find This Mural

Location: 15 Carleton Street, Digby, Nova Scotia B0V 1A0 Get Directions

Accessibility: This mural is located on the side of a business, in a paved parking lot. Accessible parking is available.