Elliot Lake has an active, diverse, and vibrant arts and culture community. There are many opportunities to get involved, whether it be through performing arts, visual arts, the museum, or other cultural organizations.
Public Art
Community Projects
Elliot Lake Letter Sign |
![]() Located on the shores of Spruce Beach, the Elliot Lake Letter Sign offers the perfect photo opportunity, showing off your civic pride and capturing the picturesque backdrop of Elliot Lake and its symbolic rock. This monument was an initiative of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, designed by its chair Linda Finn, and was funded by Arlene Bujold in dedication of her late husband, Jerry Bujold.
in 2016. Jerry loved to be behind a lens, capturing the beauty of the city and those who lived in it. In high school, Jerry took photographs for the ELSS Urcapel (yearbook) and as an adult, he worked full-time for Denison Mines as a photographer, and opened his own studio, The FrameMaker, in 1984. Jerry enjoyed sharing his appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Elliot Lake, often photographing its namesake. Arlene knew immediately that she wanted to help sponsor this project in memory of Jerry to honour both his love of photography and Elliot Lake. It is Arlene's hope that the Elliot Lake letter sign will allow others to see through Jerry's lens, witnessing the beauty of nature and our community. Even in death, Jerry's legacy will continue, and through this monument, he will be the source of many more photographs and civic appreciation to come. |
Downtown Banners |
The community Banner Project is a series of banners which are displayed from the lampposts in the downtown area of Elliot Lake through the summer and fall seasons. The banners were designed by and for the citizens of Elliot Lake to showcase our local heritage and visual art talents. Visit the "Our Town" Banner page to view the banner art and learn more about the artists. |
Photo Op Cutout Panels |
The Photo Op Cutout Project, an initiative of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee, is a series of interactive face-in-hole panels installed around Elliot Lake to create unique photo opportunities. Visit the Photo Op Cutout Contest page to view the art and locations of these interactive pieces. |
Monuments
Uranium Symbol - Symbol Park, Kilbourn Way |
The striking stainless steel representation of an uranium atom that greets tourists and locals as they drive into the city of Elliot Lake, was the work of dedicated individuals: Ed McAfee, Robert Renault, Robert Blewett, Frank Merhar, Ed Laflamme, and Grenville Pierce among others. The monument was officially unveiled June 28th of 1975, during the annual Uranium Heritage Festival. |
Miners' Memorial Park - 325 King's Highway 108 |
The Miners Monument was officially opened on April 28, 2007 to honour the community's mining legacy. Created by Laura Brown Breetvelt, a former Elliot Lake resident, this monument was built to honour the hard working miners who risked their lives each day, and the community and families that supported them. To learn more about the Miners' Memorial Park, visit our page. |
Murals
"Story in Stone" Mural - Children's Aid Society Building, 29 Manitoba Road | ||||||
The "Story in Stone" mural was created by artist Linda Finn. The rocks around Elliot Lake offer clues about the processes that shaped the Earth. Formed more than 2.5 billion years ago by volcanic activity, this very ancient land surface was shaped by massive earthquakes, periods of glaciation, plus extreme weathering, making this area famous the world over for the variety of rocks found here. Millions of years after these cataclysmic events, vegetation and animals appeared. In more recent times, pictographs discovered on rock faces have indicated that human beings were present in this area several hundred years ago, perhaps even longer. Finn researched the geological history of this area, getting advice from Rob Henderson, a former geologist with Rio Algom. She also referenced an excellent guidebook, "Geology and Scenery, North Shore and Region," written by Robertson & Card and published by the Ministry of Natural Resources. Mural Breakdown
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"What is the North to Me?" Mural - Lennon Family Chiropractor Building, 114 Ontario Avenue | ||||||
Background This mural was created by Linda Duke in 2013. The painting and poetry express the artist's love of the North. Poem White Pine tree Paper Birch Maple's scarlet glow Black Spruce in Mist marshes Where cattails grow Where beavers build, and Loon's staccato call Echoes across crystal lakes. Here ravens sweep and soar In sweet, clear Northern skies While rocks of ancient origin Reveal Earth's history
This wild, this half tamed land, This North is Home to me. |
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"The Back-Door Staking Bee" Mural - Seidel's Building, 23 Elizabeth Square | ||||||
The "Back-Door Staking Bee" mural was created in 2014 by Susan Krupp, a creative artist and illustrator living in Elliot Lake. Background To learn more about this event in Elliot Lake's origin story, visit the Museum's page. |
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"Founding Fathers" Mural - Elliot Lake Meats & Deli Building, 4 Prince Edward Walk | ||||||
The "Founding Fathers" Mural was created by Susan Krupp in 2013, a creative artist and illustrator living in Elliot Lake. Depicting three influential men who were important to the establishment and development of Elliot Lake in the 1950’s, Susan has painted strong portraits of these determined men in the world of mining.
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