Anishinabe Scout

This scout is a recognition of the First Nations in the development of the nation. It once stood at the foot of the Champlain monument to signify how the native people helped Champlain navigate through the waters of the Ottawa River. It was originally intended by the artist to be kneeling in a canoe, however, the sponsoring group, a citizen's committee, had not raised enough funds in the early 1920s to complete the original design so an alternative solution was found.

Artist and Fabrication Date

Hamilton MacCarthy, 1918
Owner: National Capital Commission

Location

North end of Major's Hill Park overlooking the Ottawa River

Directions

Facing Parliament Hill, turn right on Wellington Street.  Turn left on Mackenzie Street and walk past the Château Laurier. Major's Hill Park is located on the left. 

Related Links

• Street Smart - A Guide to Art on the Streets of Canada's Capital Region (pdf - 1.6 Mb)