Trompe–l‘œil?

This mural was painted in 2015 to celebrate Canada’s flag on its 50th birthday.

Until then, Canada flew the Union Jack, the flag of the United Kingdom.

On July 1, 1867 – 158 years ago – Canada ceased being a British colony(since 1759) and became its own country via the British North America Act.

Prior to that (since 1535) we were a French Colony.

Of course, Canada originally belonged to its aboriginal peoples.

Above: The Canadian Indigenous and First Nations flag

TNT , yes it’s true, we are dynamite.

Of course it’s also the name of the camping supplies store it’s painted on!

Pics taken by Resa- April 6, 2025

Toronto, Canada

The Artist: Chris Irvine