Location
Richmond Landing
Accessible by the paved trail leading down from the Portage Bridge at Wellington and the Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway
Memorializing
The important role of those who have served, currently serve and will serve in the Royal Canadian Navy.
Artist
Description
The monument reflects several facets of the Navy. The use of the naval colours (black, white and gold) creates an open space charged with meaning. At the heart of the monument site is a white form that evokes several symbols of the Navy, ranging from sails, to a ship’s design lines, to icebergs, to naval attire. The design also makes use of gold spheres, which represent the sun, moon and stars, as well as the global reach of the Royal Canadian Navy. The fouled anchor is made of black granite.
To Ponder
Why do most naval memorials include a mast with a yardarm?
Ottawa Military Memorials Tour 