
A Tribute to Franco-Ontarians - Ottawa, Ontario
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JoMari
N 45° 25.654 W 075° 41.431
18T E 445983 N 5030681
A Franco-Ontarian alleyway.
Waymark Code: WMAR62
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 02/16/2011
Views: 32
This hidden mural is in the loading dock alleyway beside the Giant Tiger store at 98 George Street in the Byward Market. Created in 1992 by celebrated canadian mural artist Pierre Hardy. It encompases the entire alley on both sides and above. This work truly needs to be seen to appreciate it.
"A tribute to the Franco-Ontarians" covers 2000 square feet. The mural illustrates Pierre Hardy's artist interpretation and factual Franco-Ontarian impression. "I hope this tribute to the Franco-Ontarians will create a sense of belonging, enrich our community, history, our heritage and our future. I also hope this mural will add to the pride and sense of imagination of the Franco-Ontarians" said Hardy while working on the mural.
[from Giant Tiger website]
City: Ottawa
 Location Name: Giant Tiger Byward Market
 Artist: Pierre Hardy
 Date: July 1992
 Media: Paint over brick and concrete
 Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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