Thank You All Essential Workers and Businesses

Thank You All Essential Workers and Businesses

Completed August 2020, this “street art” mural was painted by local artists Marshall Borland (Bishops Falls) and Melissa Francis(Gander) for the Botwood Mural Arts Society with the support of the Town of Botwood. The mural expresses the community’s extreme gratitude to all the essential workers and businesses that continued to work and operate to ensure that the residents of Botwood and surrounding area had access to essential food and supplies, personal services, health services and emergency services during the Covid -19 Pandemic. These essential workers and businesses risked their own lives and livelihoods to ensure the safety and security of others. They are our “angels” deserving of their “halos”. This large mural was completed outside, which allowed for the required physical distancing. It brought some bright, uplifting color and joy to our community during an otherwise dark and anxious period of time.

Come Home

Come Home

In 1893, the railway reached the banks of the Exploits and changed the lives of the local people. For many years, the railway system was the main means by which many locals left and longingly returned to their families.The mural itself measure’s in at 450 ft and was painted on a water shed.

Artist: Charlie Johnston

Answering the Call

Answering the Call

Initially organized and operated by the Anglo-Newfoundland Development Co., a group of dedicated community members subsequently took over the service in 1961, establishing the Botwood Volunteer Fire Department – an integral organization that has been answering the call ever since.

Artist: Marat Danilyan

Clash of Cultures

Clash of Cultures

This mural, by artist Craig Goudie, depicts the history and culture of the Beothuk people with emphasis on Damasduit (aka Mary March) who died aboard HMS Grasshopper in Botwood Harbour during an attempt to reunite her with people.