National Capital Commission - Exterior Free-standing Heritage Plaques

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Designer/Architect: National Capital Commission

Duration: Feb 2000 - Sep 2001

Scope: Soheil Mosun Limited was contracted by the Government of Canada (National Capital Commission) to produce (10) free standing heritage plaques depicting various important milestones in Canadian history. These plaques were cast in solid bronze and patinaed, and are an informative wayfinding component, essential to the first phase of the Confederation Boulevard walking and biking tour route.

Highlights: These (10) plaques contain both original artwork and 3 dimensional cast artifacts relevant to the history and story they are portraying. Cast from solid bronze and patinaed with SML's True-GreenÂ® formula, these plaques will endure the harsh conditions of Canada's climate for many years to come. Each plaque is mounted to a concrete pillar atop paver's slabs, with (3) of the plaques mounted to bridge decking.

One of the (10) original Confederation Boulevard plaques overlooking the Ottawa river and the Parliament buildings of Canada

The attention to detail is readily apparent with these works

This plaque has many artistic elements and unique details

Detail of a cast hand with astrolabe artifact

This bronze sculpture at the top is intrinsic to the plaque

Detail of the cast sculpture depicting early travel in Canada

Close up of the sculpture of the canoeists showing the fine artistic skills of the artist and designer

This plaque tells of the railway heritage of Canada

Detail of the cast bronze steam engine and train

Detail of the cast bronze miniature bell on the railway heritage plaque

This plaque commemorates the founding of the city of Hull

Close up of an axe and log executed with great detail

This plaque deals with Canada's forestry heritage

Detail of the cast bronze saw and log element

Detail of the Cast bronze saw handle

Each plaque has a bronze cast and patinaed oval containing a relevant picture

This plaque tells of Canada's era of invention

Detail of a miners lamp which is a cast artifact

Another example of the oval photograph frame

This plaque is telling of the growth of Canada's capital region

Detail of a cast artifact depicting a stamp

This plaque tells of the overland routes known as portages

Detail of cast bronze tobacco pipes

Detail of etching work showing the Alexander bridge with the actual bridge showing in the background

Detail of cast bronze hand with artifact

The plaques line a route that shows many historical places. They are designed as environmental art pieces so as to fit naturally with their surroundings

Detail of a trowel artifact built into the plaque

The Confederation Boulevard Badge that adorns all the plaques on the route

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