Provoquez la paix
This 120 linear feet mural by Carlito Dalceggio covers the four walls of the park chalet. It is a colorful tribute to the boxer Muhammad Ali.
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Étoffes de pionnières, origines d’un peuple
L’Étoffe des Pionnières, it celebrates the historical journey and exceptional legacy of the Filles du Roy (the King’s Wards) as part of the 350th anniversary celebration of their arrival to New France (1663-2013), organized by Maison Saint-Gabriel.
The mural depicts the arrival of the initial 36 Filles du Roy – their names appear on the sixth gown – to a settlement in New France and its subsequent growth, particularly in Ville-Marie (present-day Montreal). The mural evokes a narration in eight scenes woven into the fabric of the first eight Filles du Roy’s gowns.
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Graffiti Alley
Various scenes and subjects in graffiti style. Content and artists change yearly as part of the Niagara International Mural Festival. Artist: Various. Year: Ongoing.
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Beechwood Doughnuts
Colourful depiction of various characters many of whom are anthropomorphic doughnuts or other sweet treats.
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Jeux d’eau
Artist: Naoko Matsubara.
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Smurlick’s Sofas
Colourful depiction of various characters and creatures by artist: RUNT (Alex Currie)
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Is This Modern Society?
Artist: Jupiterfab Year: 2016 Temporarily on display as part of the Niagara International Mural Festival.
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Built in 1806, In the Reign of King George III
Portrait of King George III in military uniform.
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Dolls and Toys
Mural depicts various children’s dolls and toys. Artist: Theodore Ziegler. Year: 1985
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The Battle of Lake Erie: September 10, 1813
A depiction of several sailing vessels on Lake Erie during one of the largest naval battles of the War of 1812. The mural includes two oval style portraits of military commanders involved in the battle: Oliver Hazard Perry (American navy) and Robert Heriot Barclay (British navy).
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The Comings and Goings of the St. Catharines Train Station
Joint initiative between the City of St. Catharines, the West End Community Action Network and youth outreach group The Raft. Depicts activity that occurred over the course of the train station’s history: soldiers home from war, shipments of Niagara fruit crops, the arrival of circus elephants, and a visit from the Royal Family.
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Catharine Street Park Mural
Two murals are painted on the front and back sides of the utility shed (One on each side). The murals depict park elements with figures animated in lively poses. A game of “I Spy” within one mural invites viewers to engage and have fun with the interactive artwork. This artwork was commissioned by the City of St. Catharines. Residents contributed to the creation of the mural as part of a Culture Days activity.
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WWII Homecoming
‘WWII Homecoming’ by artist David Yeatman depicts a scene of soldiers returning from World War II via train as they are met by their friends and family at the former Morrisburg Train Station in Morrisburg, Ontario.
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Drug Store Mural
Artist: Mike Kelly Created in 2004 to pay tribute to the people who helped develop the town into what it is today, the mural displays three different settings. The central depiction is of a replica apothecary from the 1900’s. To the right of the apothecary is a depiction of people and the scenery before the…
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Dr. Locke Story
Artist: Pierre Hardy The ‘Dr. Locke Story’ mural was erected in September of 2001 by the Williamsburg Historical Society in tribute to Dr. Mahlon W. Locke, a renowned foot doctor. With a bone manipulation technique that treated arthritis patients, Dr. Locke was known to treat hundreds of people daily, including people from all over the…
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We Will Remember Them
By artist John Ellenburger: ‘We Will Remember Them’ is a mural, created in 2003, depicting different scenes in respect to and in remembrance of the veterans who have served in the Canadian Armed Forces, and includes names of locals who had passed fighting for their country.
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Morrisburg Dairy
Artist: Ross and Anne Gervais ‘Morrisburg Dairy’, as the name suggests, is a mural in honor of the Morrisburg Dairy, a place famous for their home-made flavored ice-creams and a local favorite in the 1950’s and 60’s.
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South Side Main St.
‘South Side Main St.’ depicts the south side of Main St. in Morrisburg around 1910. Included in the mural are various shops and services that would have been present during that time period.
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The New Canadians
The mural, ‘The New Canadians’, showcases the growth of the South Dundas area throughout time from left to right.
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Health Spa
Artist: Linda Holmes Painted in 2002, the ‘Health Spa’ depicts a Hotel and Health Care facility based around sulphur springs believed to have curative capabilities. Additionally, the mural depicts people in period clothing walking around the hotel’s grounds. The building, built around 1870, was once the location where John A. Macdonald, the first Canadian Prime…
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Cruickshank (House Mover)
Artist: David Yeatman The ‘Cruickshank’ mural represents the 500th house that was moved during the Seaway construction in Morrisburg in the 1950’s. Included in the mural is a replica of the grader that became the first equipment purchase for Cruickshank Construction Ltd., and members of the Cruickshank family are represented as the survey crew and…
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South Dundas Churches
Created in 2003, the ‘South Dundas Churches’ mural depicts the churches of South Dundas throughout the times from 1789-2003 including churches that have been torn down, and newer churches created within the area.
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History of Agriculture
Artist: John Ellenburger A major part of the South Dundas history is the importance of agriculture within the community. The mural ‘History of Agriculture’, created in 2003, depicts how agricultural practices have changed through the years from around 1784 to 1940.
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McIntosh Apple
Artist: David Bough The ‘McIntosh Apple’ mural pays tribute to John McIntosh and his discovery of the McIntosh Red Apple in the town of Dundela, ON in 1811. The McIntosh apple would go on to become commercially sold and a popular apple, even inspiring the name for Apple’s Mac computer.
