Prince Rupert in North Coast, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Mother Grey Whale and Calf

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 14, 2026

1. Mother Grey Whale and Calf Marker

Inscription.
Hans Siniarski and his wife Naida, the designers and sculptors, donated the statue to the City of Prince Rupert for the 75th anniversary celebrations in 1985. Hans constructed the statue using donations from local citizens and businesses. However, before it was completed, Hans passed away and the statue remained in storage until 1998 when it finally found a home as part of the Rotary Waterfront Park.

As a donation to the Waterfront Park Mont-Leon Masonry refurbished the statue, and the city installed it in its present location.

Erected by The City of Prince Rupert, BC.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Events • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.

Location. 54° 18.846′ N, 130° 19.825′ W. Marker is in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, in North Coast. It is on Bill Murray Drive west of 1st Avenue West, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 380 Bill Murray Drive, Prince Rupert BC V8J 4P5, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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in Northern BC.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kwinitsa Railway Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Pillsbury House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Charles Melville Hays (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); MacKenzie Furniture Ltd. (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Triple Island Lighthouse / Le Phare de L'ile Triple (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Mural: Our Wealth (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); a different marker also named Mural: Our Wealth (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); Private Allan Milton Olsen (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prince Rupert.

Mother Grey Whale and Calf and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 14, 2026

2. Mother Grey Whale and Calf and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.