About the Artwork

In memory of Tom Thompson

Tom Thomson (1877-1917) is considered one of the most important and influential early Canadian artists, and a significant influencer of the Group of Seven. Tom created a distinct approach to portraying rugged Canadian landscapes, and truly represented the best of Canadian Culture. The City of Pickering is privileged to share a small portion of his story.

The final canoe design was selected through a community vote, and is accompanied by interpretive panels about the artist’s birth and art. The panels are taken from a 2017 exhibit at the Pickering Museum Village.

“Tom Thomson Canoe” by Mary Pan located at in Claremont, Ontario - south-west corner of Central Street and Old Brock Road

“Tom Thomson Canoe” located at in Claremont, Ontario - south-west corner of Central Street and Old Brock Road. 

Project Contributors

Project contributors include Pickering Museum Village, historian Angie Littlefield, the Art Gallery of Ontario, Aurora Historical Society, Peterborough’s Canoe Museum, Pickering Public Library, Pickering Historical Society, AGC Graphics, and Viability Metals Inc.

View the location of this piece on the Public Art Map.