Strathcona Park (Ottawa)

[1] The most prominent feature of the 15-acre (6.1 ha) park is the fountain atop the hill; it was donated by Lord Strathcona in 1909 and sculpted by French artist, Mathurin Moreau.

[2] The four upright figures symbolize the four continents (Europe, Asia, Africa, America), which was a commonly used artistic metaphor until the 19th Century.

In the winter, the park, with its large hill at the northern end, is a popular site for tobogganing and making snowboard jumps.

The park remained under the control of the OIC successor agency the National Capital Commission until 1987, when it did not renew its lease with the city.

Odyssey Theatre's unique performances of classical plays and original creations are inspired by the Italian commedia dell'arte and incorporate international forms of puppetry, clowning, and dance-theatre.