As you explore Nipigon, check out the Nipigon Murals. Three of the murals were painted by artist Dan Sawatsky. Sawatsky has had over 40 major commissions for murals in Canada, the United States and Tokyo, Japan. His first mural was completed in 1983 in Chemainus, BC. The fourth mural was created by Shoutout Media from Thunder Bay.
Racing the Train
The old Nipigon CP Railway station built in 1929, existed on mid-Front Street. It was demolished in October 1982 despite a valiant effort to save it by a local committee.
Painted by Dan Sawatzky
Location: Kinson Millworks, 143 Railway Street, Nipigon.
Zechners
This mural depicts Mr. Zechner returning with a full truck from the blueberry patches, 1937.
Three times a week in blueberry season Mr. Zechner would make a run to Duluth winery.
Painted by Dan Sawatzky
Location: on the wall beside Zechner's Ltd., 155 Railway Street , Nipigon.
Log Drive
After WWII, the pulp and paper industry boomed & the Nipigon River was one of many area rivers used to drive logs downstream to the waiting mills.
Painted by Dan Sawatzky
Location: corner of Railway Street and 5th Street, Nipigon.
Nipigon Historical Museum Mural
Completed in August 2013, the photographic mural mixes old and new images of Nipigon.
Painted by Shoutout Media
Location: 40 Front Street, Nipigon.
