This is a First Nations art instillation - NOT THE WAR MEMORIAL that folks keep posting pictures of (that's across the intersection). This bronze statue is by First Nations artist, James Hart (the hereditary chief of the Staast'as Eagle Clan). It is three figures watching for danger, from both supernatural and everyday threats. Normally such a figure would sit at the top of a totem in front of a home in the Haida Gwaii on the west coast of Canada. (You can see other examples of this at the nearby Art gallery particularly and Emily Carr's paintings, or at the history museum across the river in Gatineau.) It represents the complicated relationship between the Haida and other institutions that occupy what is now Canada.

Take a moment and pay a quiet respect to something bigger than yourself. There is far too much to see in Ottawa to limit yourself to just Parliament Hill. Always be mindful, pick up after yourself. It's paramount you find a sense of self when reflecting. Did not have time to take a photo. Too busy explaining things to my girls. And showing them there is far more to Canada than what we know.

This is a great sculpture actually nestled between three roadways. It is actually just across the street Northwest of the Reconciliation Peacekeeping Monument. There is often confusion between both of them because both landmarks feature three bodies watching over the surrounding area, which ironically includes the U.S. Embassy.

This is a historic statue located near the National Gallery of Canada. My research revealed that this is a Haida Indigenous sculpture. They face outwards in three directions and watch for danger coming from supernatural and everyday worlds. This statue was constructed by Jim Hart, hereditary chief of the Haida nation, which spans the West Coast from Canada to Alaska. A very interesting structure worth a stop while sight seeing.

"These figures watch for danger emanating from both the supernatural and the everyday worlds. Often positioned at the top of tall cedar totem poles in front of houses in Haida villages in Haida Gwaii, the watchmen give warning if a threat approaches. For the artist James Hart, hereditary Chief of the Staast'as Eagle Clan, the function of The Three Watchmen is augmented here by the close proximity of the symbolic centres of the church and government. The Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica, the American Embassy and the Canadian Parliament buildings represent historical and ongoing relationships with the Haida. The ideals of mediation and resolution expressed by Reconciliation, the nearby monument to peacekeeping, provide further context to consider with The Three Watchmen."

It’s a symbolic place with great history.

Easy to get to, free, statue to look at :)

Very good sight and well located.

It's a pretty cool statue.

Great statue and location

Well kept and centrally located in Ottawa. Must stop by and snap a picture.

An interesting idea for a monument - to celebrate peacekeeping instead of war.

Looking good! 😎😎😎