Oromocto is home to a number of historical and culturally significant monuments and sculptures. A walk through the historic downtown area will lead you past many of them.
60th Anniversary Granite Sculpture
This sculpture was designed and created by Jesse Salisbury. It is located at the beautiful Hazen Park.
Afghanistan Monument
This monument was given to the Town of Oromocto from the "Fredericton First" campaign, a group of interested businesses and individuals that received the first light armoured vehicle from the Canadian Company.
The inscription reads: "In recognition and memory of the efforts of approximately 40,000 Canadian Armed Forces personnel who served and the 162 Canadians who died in the cause of bringing peace and freedom to the people of Afghanistan 2001-2014."
Teepee - Artist Robert Sabattis
Originally designed by Artist Robert Sabattis, this monument was purchased by an owner in Maugerville and relocated to Hazen Park in the summer of 2016 to celebrate the First Nation community. The Maliseet Elder pictured in this photo was donated by Artist Robin Hanson.
Oromocto Legion Cenotaph
Located at McDonald Avenue
Historic Fort Hughes
Located at the Sir Douglas Hazen Park
Explore Fort Hughes, a replica of the original built by the British Forces during the American Revolutionary War. Located in Sir Douglas Hazen Park, the fort was garrisoned by an infantry company, the Royal Fenceable Americans. The fort was used as a stopover for messengers travelling between Halifax, St. John and Quebec City.
Sir John Douglas Hazen Monument
Premier of New Brunswick 1908 -1911- Located at the Sir Douglas Hazen Park
Black Watch Cairn
Located at the Sir Douglas Hazen Park. This monument was placed to commemorate the Centennial Review of the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Colonel-in-Chief of the Regiment on 12 July 1967.
The inscription tells the storey of the Blatck Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada and how Camp Gagetown became the home for the Regular Battalions and Regimental Deport in 1958.
Sawmill Monument
Located at the Sir Douglas Hazen ParkLocated at the Sir Douglas Hazen Park
Tin Soldier
Artist Harold Spence Sales
9-Pounder Cannon
This cannon was placed to commemorate the exercising of the Freedom of the Town and the rededication of the 9 pounder by the Artillery School, Combat Training Centre, Base Gagetown on 27 June 1984.
Expand
My intent was to create a sculpture that celebrates the coming of spring with hopes of evoking feelings of renewal and new beginnings. I titled the sculpture "Expand" in reference to growth in nature but also as a metaphor for personal growth through our deep connection to our natural environment. Gateway Wetland Nature Preserve promotes responsible environmental conservation and acknowledges the importance of preserving this urban wetland. It is an honour to have my sculpture "Expand" situated here.
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