Hamilton is getting a giant red cardinal
Published February 3, 2022 at 1:50 pm
Ever skate by a giant red cardinal?
A northern cardinal display is coming to Hamilton Waterfront.
The exhibit is part of Winter Stations — a mostly annual Family Day attraction in Toronto.
This year, the event will make a stop in Hamilton starting Feb. 17 at Pier 8.
“What an honour it is to bring Winter Stations to Hamilton this year, marking the first city outside of Toronto to host these renowned art installations,” says Joe Valela, Principal of Tercot Communities on behalf of the Waterfront Shores Partners. “We’re thrilled to welcome Wildlife-guard Chair to Hamilton’s Pier 8, a jewel in the North End neighbourhood.”
“We encourage Hamiltonians to come out to view the wonderful installation, go for a skate and take in the beautiful views of the waterfront. We’re hopeful that the installation inspires joy and happiness at a time when communities need it most,” he added.
The northern cardinal display is called Wildlife-guard Chair. It was submitted by Mickael Minghetti, with the guidance of Andres Jimenez Monge.
After its Hamilton visit, the station will move back to Toronto’s Beach in early March to conclude its exhibition alongside the other stations.
The Winter Stations competition is back for its eighth year with three winning designs curated from hundreds of submissions worldwide. This will be the first time the event is presented outside of Toronto.