Return of the Spawning Salmon: Jody Broomfield - 2008 These four Salish-designed salmon represent mature male and female salmon that are born in local rivers, make their way to the sea as fingerlings, then after four years return to the waters of their birth to spawn, die, and repeat the great cycle of life once again The female salmon arch downward to symbolize the laying of eggs and the male salmon arch upward representing the moment of fertilization.
Salmon House Post: Jody Broomfield - 2008 This Salish salmon house post marks the entrance way to the City of North Vancouver. The four Salish heads on the house post represent the four species of salmon, sockeye, pink, coho and chum that return from the sea that has nourished them to the local rivers of their birth, to reproduce, die and begin the eternal cycle of creation once more.
After you are done here, take a walk across the road into Heywood Park. Here you will find the Heywood Park Mural: Ron den Daas - 2008 The Mackay Creek Community Art Project is a North Shore Streamkeepers initiative authored by artist Ron den Daas, supported by North Shore Fish and Game Club, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the City and District of North Vancouver, and funded by The North Vancouver Office of Cultural Affairs, The Pacific Salmon Foundation and the City of North Vancouver. The artwork, symbolizing the concept of protecting the long-term health of the Mackay Creek ecosystem, adorns the exterior of the washroom structure which also houses a mini-hatchery.
Finding The Cache:
The cache can be reached from the sidewalk, so you don't have to disturb the landscaping. The container is small but its capacity is micro, so you must bring your own pen or pencil and there is no room for trackables or swag. As it is a busy public area, please use stealth so passers-by do not see you removing it or putting it back. Please take the time to enjoy the art, take some photos, post your comments, and don't forget to tell me what you think of these pieces or the cache. As always have a great Geocache time and I hope you have a chance to visit the other public art locations around the North Shore.