More murals, more styles, more of Pembroke’s history. OLD TIME FIDDLING AND STEPDANCING – Painted in 1995 by John Ellenburger. Fiddling is an important part of Pembroke and until now championships are held each year over the Labour Day weekend. GRAND TRUNK UNION STATION painted by Robin Burgesse in 1996. Pembroke Read more…
Pembroke’s murals are the result of several artists work and different styles. Not only are the murals a journey in time, they are also a feast to the eye. PANSY PATCH PARK painted by David Yeatman in 1999. Pansy Patch Park used to be an 8 acre island in the Muskrat Read more…
We walked around the streets of Pembroke on the look-out for more murals. Here is part 2. PEMBOKE HYDRO painted by local art teacher Randy Chester in 1990. The Pembroke Hydro building was built in 1928/1929 to house what was then Canada’s largest stationary diesel engine. The company is now called Read more…
Pembroke is known for it’s murals. These 30+ large-scale murals depicting the history, settlement and heritage of the Ottawa Valley is my reason for visiting the place. The outdoor gallery did not disappoint at all. They were easy to spot, varied and colorful. PEMBROKE STREET LIGHTS painted by Pierre Hardy Read more…
Art works are always present in most Ontario towns. We spotted a few while strolling the main streets of Fenelon Falls. This mural is the first of the Community Heritage Murals the town of Fenelon Falls intends to put up. Paying tribute to the history of curling in Fenelon Falls. Read more…