U.S.-Themed World Cup Beaver Designed by Ottawa Artist Destroyed in Toronto
Police are investigating after vandals damaged one of 51 beaver sculptures in the Great Beaver Quest, organizers said.
- Toronto police are investigating after a United States-themed beaver sculpture, part of the Great Beaver Quest public art installation for the FIFA World Cup 2026, was vandalized over the weekend.
- The Old Town Toronto Business Improvement Area installed 51 four-foot-tall beaver sculptures downtown as part of an artistic scavenger hunt, including work by longtime Prince Albert, Sask., artist Jack Jensen.
- Since moving to Toronto from Prince Albert about four years ago, Jensen has volunteered at Creative Works Studio, where he completed his sculpture painted to represent Sweden.
- Robyn Posner, the non-profit's director of marketing, said other sculptures have also been vandalized, while United States Ambassador Canada Pete Hoekstra stated the act harms the artist and the community.
- Once the Great Beaver Quest concludes, organizers plan to auction the beaver sculptures for charity, ensuring the community effort supporting the FIFA World Cup 2026 leaves a lasting impact.
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