Bear, Hare, and Owl - Banff, AB, Canada
N 51° 11.071 W 115° 32.978
11U E 601364 N 5671343
A bear cub climbs a dead tree trunk, while an owl looks out from a knothole and a hare freezes at the base of the tree. This is one of several Pete Ryan wood carved statues near the entrance to Banff’s Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets.
Waymark Code: WM19CFF
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 01/25/2024
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A bear cub climbs a dead tree trunk, while an owl looks out from a knothole and a hare freezes at the base of the tree. A signature at the base reads, “Pete Ryan”.
Pete Ryan (1950-2021) was a well-known, very prolific chainsaw carver based in Hope, BC. (
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REFERENCES and FURTHER READING
Millikan, Chris and Rick. “ Master Wood Carver: Hope’s Pete Ryan,” in Inspired, 1 Apr 2019. (
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