Iceland & Canada

Winnipeg celebrates Canada’s Icelandic settlers, the first arriving in 1873-75,  in this gorgeous mural.

Artist: Dave Carty
Artist: Dave Carty

They originally settled in Gimili, Manitoba, about one hour from Winnipeg.

Artist: Dave Carty
Artist: Dave Carty

Depicted below, the Vikings from Iceland came around 896 AD , but were not able to survive at that time.

Artist: Dave Carty
Artist: Dave Carty

Located at 536 Ellice Avenue, this well kept mural was painted in 1999.

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Here’s the story!

Artist: Dave Carty
Artist: Dave Carty

As mentioned in the above Saga, Charlie Thorson,  “Cartoon Charlie” second generation Canadian, became a famous animator responsible for many characters, including “Bugs Bunny”.

Artist: Dave Carty
Artist: Dave Carty

Pics taken by: Resa – April 18, 2014

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

3 thoughts on “Iceland & Canada

    1. I think it’s fascinating, too! 🙂 Did you like the part about “Charlie Thorson”? That was new to me, 🙂 🙂

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