There are few pieces of art that are so evocatively emblematic of Vancouver as Bill Reid’s bronze orca whale masterpiece, Chief of the Undersea World. The 18ft high, 1.587 ton beauty has guarded the entrance of the Vancouver Aquarium since 1984, so it’s been seen and appreciated by millions upon millions of people over three decades (goodness knows how many wishes I’ve made at its water fountain base). It was removed a couple of years ago and put in storage for safe-keeping while the Aquarium’s new plaza and entrance went under construction. On a late night last week, it was carefully returned to its foundation with the help of a crane, a flatbed truck, and probably some math. The Aquarium had the foresight to film both the removal and the return, and they are sharing the fascinating footage – presented in time-lapse format – with us today. Take a look…

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