Experience the Peace Walk Discovery Trail, a mosaic art project on Unity Island along Buffalo’s Shoreline Trail. Only a few minutes west of and parallel to Niagara Street runs the newly improved shoreline trail north, along the Niagara River. This mosaic art project won the City of Buffalo’s competition in 2016 and was realized in 2017. Learn about some of the local history of that stretch between Broderick Park and Unity Island Park, how it was a last stop of the Underground Railroad (UGRR), how Native Americans interacted with the island. Hear about artist Cornelia Dohse-Peck’s vision for Peace Walk Discovery Trail, the symbols used and how this public art project came to be.
Led by: Walk will be led by artist Cornelia Dohse-Peck (Visual Artist) and by Will Peck, collaborator and husband, who worked together on this public art commission.
Meeting place: at the north end of Broderick Park near the fish consumption signage; near the Riverwalk connection. How to get there: go west on West Ferry and continue over the bridge onto Unity Island, turn right and find parking.
Scope: Approximately 1 3/4 hours (a leisurely walk with about six stops) along the beautiful Niagara River
Notes: This Jane’s Walk is inclusive and wheelchair accessible – no stairs. Please wear sunscreen, and dress for outdoors.
For more information, please visit: www.ArtStudioDohsePeck.com
