FENELON ARTS COMMITTEE SCULPTURE PROJECT THE FENELON FALLS RAIN GARDEN

The Fenelon Falls Rain Garden will soon feature two life-sized  bronze canoe paddle figures participating in a portage thanks to the Fenelon Arts Committee (FAC) who successfully raised the funds needed for the project. The figures will create a dynamic procession through the park, a homage to the location’s history; a portage and gathering area of First Nations’ Peoples, the beginning of Fenelon Falls, forestry, logging, and its current use as a recreational park.  

The fundraising campaign began in 2020 and over $50,000 was raised toward two commissions. In  addition to Portage by James C. Smith (shown here) the committee has commissioned River Grove  by Susan Rankin. These pieces will be mounted on limestone bases in the Rain Garden south of Maryboro Lodge: The Fenelon Museum, showcasing for all the deep roots of the arts community in Fenelon Falls.  

The FAC is grateful for the support and assistance received from Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee, Fenelon Rotary Club, Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes, Community Fund Fenelon Falls, The Fenelon Chest Fund, the Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, and especially our many individual donors. FAC is part of Kawartha Works Community Co operative.  

The FAC is very thankful to our community and look forward to celebrating the installation of these  works when it is safe to do so in the coming months.  

For more information, email info@fenelongives.com.