City of Edmonton, Alberta

Peace Dove Designer: Eddie Williams

Built: 1984 Dimensions: Wingspan: 56 Feet (17 Metres) Weight: 5 tons. Construction Materials: Steel - diameter ss 16" tapering to 6" at the wing tips. Location:

Reason for Building:

It was erected for the visit to Edmonton of Pope John Paul II

Additional Information:

It was originally built near Namao (North Edmonton) on a farmer's field as an outdoor religious cathederal. The Catholic School's society adopted it and moved it in 1988.

There is a time capsule there to be opened when the organization becomes 200 years old (2088).

For the Papal Mass the Dove was covered with 22oz vinyl fabric.

Edmonton also features:

Cowboy Boot

Baseball Bat

Information Source: Paul Couillard and George Babak

Picture Source: George Babak