Weekly Goose 139 (MW Street Art)

October 04, 2023

Good morning!

Did you know? Canada is no stranger to beautiful street art. In fact, the world’s tallest mural is in Calgary whereas the largest mural in Canada is in Sudbury, Ontario.

Speaking of street art, that’s what this newsletter is all about. We love witnessing all the new murals and street art being created across the country and across the world.

So without further ado, enjoy the 139th edition of the Weekly Goose, which features street art tours, articles, and more!

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Travel Guides

Learn more about murals and street art in Canada!

This is Canada's Largest Mural

Legendary graffiti artist RISK has shattered the record for the largest mural in Canada. The 74,000-square-foot mural was created on the abandoned walls of the old St. Joseph’s Hospital in Sudbury, Ontario

Calgary is Home to the World’s Tallest Mural

Painted by the legendary German graffiti artist @mirkoreisser (DAIM) in collaboration with @yycbump, the mural stands at an official height of 310 ft, 9 inches (~95 metres).

The InstaList: Canadian Street Artists to Follow on Instagram

From using cans of spray paint to write names – to murals being preserved by cities – street art has come a long way from the traditional ‘graffiti’ that once covered buildings. Check out these Canadian street artists on Instagram.

How Graffiti Evolved From an Eyesore to an Art

Street art evolved from a problem to be erased in the 1980s but became a solution to be embraced

Graffiti Tours

Take a tour of one of many Canadian cities to learn more about their thriving street art scene.

The Original Montreal Mural Arts Tour

Embark on the original two-hour street art tour along Montreal's St.-Laurent Boulevard. Discover the murals produced by international and local talent for the largest mural festival on the continent.

Graffiti in Toronto Tour

On this walk, you'll learn graffiti slang and terminology, understand the history of graffiti, and discover that there's more to graffiti than just writing on the wall.

Street Art Tour of Calgary with Craft Beer Tastings

Combine street art and craft beer with this small-group tour around Calgary. Start the tour by sampling a few beers, then head out to the Beltline Urban Mural Project to admire a selection of street art murals.

Vancouver's Street Art and Craft Beer Scene

Vibrant Vancouver is becoming well-known for its striking street art and thriving craft beer scene, but knowing where to find the best of it takes local knowledge. On this tour, explore the creative side of Vancouver with your guide and get the inside line on the city’s art scene.

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Beaver Bites

  • We love rollercoasters and we love Canada’s Wonderland, but we can’t imagine being stuck upside down for 25 minutes. Obviously, the ride is currently out of commission as the park investigates.

  • Air Canada is improving its fleet, purchasing 18 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing. Each jet can carry 330 passengers.

  • Film festivals are a great place to watch new movies, but for those who can’t make it, where do you see them? Well, here are some of the TIFF movies that are on streaming platforms.

  • Who doesn’t love a good photo? Here are Canadian Geographic’s best photos of the year.

  • Imagine just abandoning a boat in the ocean, leaving it to drift away or sink to the bottom. Well, up until 2019, it wasn’t even illegal to do this in Canadian waters. Thankfully, that has changed and the Coast Guard has removed 550 abandoned vessels from open waters.

  • The Earth has scars too. Just check out these images taken from space of the damage of Canada’s wildfire season.

  • We love a bit of spice now and then, but this Canadian has taken it a bit too far. Mike Jack has just entered the Guinness World Record for eating 50 of the world’s hottest chilli peppers in less than 7 minutes.

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