Spirit of Sail
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Team bcjewel
N 49° 53.180 W 119° 29.960
11U E 320467 N 5528988
"The Sails" of Kelowna. There is a small fountain of water at the base of the sculpture.
Waymark Code: WM71W1
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/20/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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This iconic fiberglass sculpture by well-known local sculptor, Robert Dow Reid has become a symbol for the city and is prominently featured in many tourism publications.

'Spirit of Sail' (also known locally as 'The Sails') is 12 metres (40 feet) high, and weighs approximately 1820 kilograms (4000 pounds).
Title: Spirit of Sail

Artist: Robert Dow Reid

Media (materials) used: Fiberglass

Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): Foot of Bernard Ave. on the waterfront

Date of creation or placement: 1978

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