The Battle of Seven Oaks

1816 – The North West Company battles with The Hudson Bay Company. 

From The Canadian Encyclopedia

Seven Oaks Incident

Incident De Seven Oaks

Artist: Jill Sellers
Artist: Jill Sellers

Again, I am on Main Street dodging cars and sun, so I shot the mural in sections. I present them in order from left to right.

Artist: Jill Sellers
Artist: Jill Sellers
Artist: Jill Sellers
Artist: Jill Sellers

After a scuffle, Semple grabbed the reins of Francois Bouchard’s horse. One called the other a scoundrel, and battle quickly ensued.

Artist: Jill Sellers
Artist: Jill Sellers

The battle lasted 15 minutes. When it was over, Semple and 21 of his men were dead.

Artist: Jill Sellers
Artist: Jill Sellers

From The Metis Cultural & Heritage Resource Center Inc.

The Battle Of Seven Oaks

Artist: Jill Sellers
Artist: Jill Sellers

This is 1 of 5 historical murals at 1812 Main Street.

Artist: Jill Sellers
Artist: Jill Sellers

Shots taken by Resa, on October 06, 2012

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Murals of Winnipeg

Stones Rhino

In the parking lot between The Stones Place” and “The Rhino Bar and Grill” is some fun Graffiti Art.

Rhino #6

The trilogy is painted on the wall of “The Stones Place”.

Rhino #2

 Yes, it is a ROLLING STONES theme bar.

Rhino #3

Queen St. W. W. near Dufferin.

Rhino #4

Below, the Rhino wall’s Art is actually in metallic silver.

Rhino #5

Pics taken by Resa, on March 26, 2013

Toronto, Ontario, Canada