‘Making a wish’ crosses all ages and cultures and has existed in all geographies throughout the centuries.  The magic of wishing has been associated with pools of water and wells, fountains, trees, brass lamps, and special stones.  Countless myths and stories have captured the romance of offering a wish to the universe in the hope that it will be fulfilled. 

Through the gift of the imagination of Ron Baird, our local internationally acclaimed kinetic sculptor, we can bring this magic to Beaverton Harbour through a new public art installation ‘The Wishing Tower’.

In Ron’s words “My desire is to situate the sculpture at the entrance to the harbour as an iconic welcome to the magic that people of all ages experience when they enter that space.  My proposed design amplifies the elements of this space, the water, shoreline, trees, and the sunsets.   The whimsical elements of the sculpture and the movement mimic the water motion of waves and bubbles.  The large boulders creating the base for the sculpture remind us of the history of this meeting place. I see the sculpture as a linking element, enticing people to continue their explorations from the Lions Walking Trail and the beauty of the natural habitat of the berm to the path that descends to the harbour shoreline. “

The The Wishing Tower design has been accepted by Brock Township Council and this sculpture is a part of the long-term plan for connecting the harbour with the downtown.