Toronto – Moose in the City

The year 2000 saw an invasion of hundreds of decorated moose sculptures all over the city. The sculpture show of moose was inspired by Chicago’s “Cows on Parade”. Other cities also got in on the fun, such as Seattle (with its “Pigs on Parade”) and Cincinatti (the “Big Pig Gig”).

Although all started out with antlers, they proved to be popular among souvenir seekers, and after a few weeks, most antlers went missing. When the city offered a reward for the return of the antlers, that only made the problem worse!

Toronto - Moose in the City

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At the Press Building on the exhibition grounds.	In front of the Bay store at Yonge and Bloor.	Bride and groom moose, along Bloor Street West.
A pair of moose that bear a strong resemblance to the mayor of Toronto and his wife.	Mounted police officers giving conflicting advice to tourists near a moose at old city hall, Queen and Bay.	Moose in Chinatown, Dundas Street West.
Moose and Squirrel, at Bloor and Bay.	Outdoor Moose, along Bloor Street West.	Jewelled Moose, along Bloor Street West.
Shark swimming in the pool at Nathan Phillips Square.	Moose preparing to dive into the pool at Nathan Phillips Square.	Moose in the middle of traffic at Front and University.
Moose with city scene, King Street West.	A colorful moose, Queen Street West.	A herd of moose at Nathan Phillips Square.
Moose with piano keyboard on back, Queen Street West.	Big Blue Moose, at Bay and King.	Tourists preparing for a group photo in front of a couple of moose at King and Bay.