Fredericton's Iconic Beaver Sculpture Finds New Home at Beaverbrook Art Gallery

The restored limestone sculpture, a Canadian cultural symbol, returns to public display after years in storage.

The Beavers sculpture, a 1,400-kilogram limestone piece, depicts a mother and baby beaver over logs and is now housed at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery.
Originally commissioned in 1959 as a gift to Lord Beaverbrook, the sculpture was first installed in Officers' Square but was removed in 2016 due to damage.
Art conservators advised moving the sculpture indoors to prevent further deterioration, leading to its recent restoration and relocation.
Claude Roussel, an Acadian artist and pioneer of modern art in Acadia, carved the sculpture in his basement in Edmundston.
The public is encouraged to interact with the sculpture, maintaining its legacy as a beloved and engaging artwork.