Significance of this print

In Canada, Churchill, Manitoba is known as the "Polar Bear Capital of the world".

On April 24, 1996, The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles attended the grand opening of Wapusk National Park of Canada. This new National Park is located east and south of Churchill, Manitoba, protecting a vital habitat area that is 11,475 square kilometers. This park is of International interest as it is one of the world’s largest polar bear maternity denning sites. This designated parkland along the coast of Hudson Bay is also home to hundreds of thousands of waterfowl and shoreline birds that feed there during migration season.

To coincide with the opening of this National Park by His Royal Highness, the Royal Canadian Mint introduced Canada’s first ever two dollar coin which features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on one side, and a polar bear on the other side.

"Northern Canadian Superiority - Polar Bear I" is the name I gave to my drawing. A limited edition of 1,996 prints were created to commemorate this special "Polar Bear" year for Canada.

Genuine love is the manner in which this gift was given.
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Prince Charles

Jean Chrétien

William J. Clinton

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