3 Public Art Attractions You Have To See In Waterloo
When you’re an Uptown Life Lease resident you’ll get to explore the city of Waterloo with an artistic eye. The city of Waterloo is filled with free public art renderings for anyone to enjoy. Below, we uncover a few of Waterloo’s hidden artistic gems, all famous for offering locales and tourists a refreshing yet classic point of view on some of the Waterloo’s most prized locations.
Waterloo Bell
Given to the city of Waterloo by internationally renowned artist Royden Rabinowitch, the 6 750 lbs Waterloo Bell was a gift that celebrated Waterloo’s industrial history and city work ethic. The Waterloo Bell took 30 days to complete and is a symbol for a community in motion, asymmetrical, and well-balanced. All interested public art enthusiasts can visit the Waterloo Bell at Conestoga Mall 550 Waterloo.
John Labatt Barley Field
John Labatt has played an enormous role in Canadian culture. So if you ever wondered what it would be like to walk the grounds that brewed your Labatt beer, make your way to the John Labatt Barley Field. The site is home to over sixty-one plant forms, and was the official Labatt headquarters for nearly 140 years. The steel and copper outdoor art sculpture honours the barley field’s historical importance. The John Labatt Barely Field is located at 114 Park St, Waterloo.
Canadian Veterans’ Memorial
Crafted by Timothy P Schmalz, the Canadian Veterans’ Memorial aims to capture the different branches of the Canadian Armed Forces. Here we see how Schmalz’ figures ‘descend from the heavens’ – capturing unforgettable reactions from the battle on their faces. However, from the platoon of faces, its most iconic feature is of Schmalz’ veteran holding a lone red poppy, a detail that has to be seen in person.
