Definitely to be visited - especially since it is a symbol of Canada's commitment to the world peace by making its contribution to the UN peacekeepers force that was awarded Nobel Peace Price in 1988. The Sussex Drive side of the monument has the background of the monument very well written - something great to know a bit about the history of the place. Besides the monument itself, the northern corner of the place has a beautiful mini-garden where you can sit and...
Read moreIt is located in the centre of a major intersection just south of the National Gallery of Canada and just north of the American Embassy and Major's Hill Park. Artist Jack Harman built the three soldiers with architects Richard and Gregory Henriquez designing the site concept and monument structures. Cornelia Oberlander was the landscape architect. The monument was...
Read moreThis is a very well designed memorial, with several different styles of art and attributes cleverly combined to create a very dramatic and emotional symbol. I particularly appreciate the flag that was at half mast, to acknowledge and remember all the fallen soldiers.
Please note this IS NOT The Three Watchmen - that is a Haida totem sculpture...
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