Winnie the Pooh statue in White River

The bronze statue depicts Winnie the Pooh sitting in a tree with a honey pot, positioned near the Visitor Information Centre along Highway 17. The monument stands within a park area with landscaping and green space.

In 1914, Lieutenant Harry Colebourn purchased a black bear cub in White River and named her Winnie. He later donated the bear to London Zoo, where she became the inspiration for a world-famous children's story.

The statue commemorates the real bear that inspired A.A. Milne to write the Winnie the Pooh stories when his son Christopher Robin met her at London Zoo. This connection brings together a small town's past with a beloved children's tale known everywhere.

The site is open year-round with parking spaces and picnic facilities available for families. Access is straightforward from Highway 17, making it easy to visit without special planning.

The statue honours an unlikely link between a small Canadian town and one of the world's most beloved children's stories. Few visitors realise the real Winnie spent her entire life at London Zoo and became a draw for visitors there.

Location: White River

GPS coordinates: 48.59314,-85.27614

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:05