A new waterfront gathering place to celebrate diversity and inclusion will be part of Canada’s 150th anniversary.
The North Bay Heritage Gardeners have received $50,000 from the Government of Canada for the creation of Canada Place 150.
The project also honours the 20th anniversary of the volunteer group.
Canada Place 150 will act as a gateway on the North Bay waterfront at the entrance to the 53 garden beds across from the pedestrian underpass that connects the waterfront with the downtown.
“More than 200 volunteer gardeners care for and maintain the waterfront gardens, cultivating a legacy of stewardship and civic engagement," said Heritage Gardeners Co-chair Hariett Madigan. "They’re ambassadors for the City with visitors and residents alike who visit the waterfront each year. The legacy of civic pride, social connection, and giving back to the community will be celebrated through Canada Place 150.”
Children from Lindsay Weld Centre for Children and new Canadians engaged with the North Bay & District Multi-cultural Centre will be involved in the planting of the new gardens and opening ceremony celebrations anticipated in the fall.
Donors and supporters of the North Bay Heritage Gardeners will be recognized with plaques located at the sculpture's site, to honor their dedication and contribution to the ongoing legacy of the Heritage Gardens.
