The Murals of Canning Bridge handbook invites residents, visitors and local businesses to engage with the area's growing collection of public murals, with a self-guided resource that highlights the stories behind each mural and the artists who brought them to life.

Whether you're exploring the precinct for the first time or rediscovering it through a new lens, the guidebook encourages you to connect with the community, support local businesses and experience the value of placemaking through public art.

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Explore public art in Canning Bridge with our mural handbook

Whether you're a long-time local or visiting for the first time, Murals of Canning Bridge offers a fascinating insights into each stunning artwork throughout the precinct. This guide is designed to inform, inspire and help you connect more deeply with the area's rich creative and cultural identity, through the public art on display.

Keen to explore? Download your free digital copy below, or pick up a printed version from one of our participating venues.

Download 'murals of Canning Bridge'

Support Local While You Explore

As you follow the mural trail, why not stop in at one of the local cafés, shops, or small businesses in the Canning Bridge precinct? Many of these businesses have copies of the guidebook available, and your visit helps support the local economy. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, browsing a boutique, or enjoying a meal, it's a great way to experience the community spirit that makes this area unique.

Visiting with kids?

Make it a family outing with the Murals and More: A Canning Bridge Adventure activity book. Designed especially for children, this fun and interactive activities helps young explorers engage with the murals through games, drawing prompts, and creative challenges.

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Grab a copy from these locations!

City of Melville Locations

  • AH Bracks Library + Creative Space - 431 Canning Highway, Melville
  • Bull Creek Library - 24 Leichhardt, Bull Creek
  • Canning Bridge Express Library – 2 Kintail Rd, Applecross
  • City of Melville Civic Centre – 10 Almondbury Rd, Booragoon
  • Goolugatup Heathcote - Derbal Yerrigan Swan House, 58 Duncraig Rd, Applecross WA 6153
  • Wilgi Kaartdijin Mia Willagee Library - Corner Winnacott Street and Archibald Street, Willagee

Participating Local Businesses

  • Clancy’s Fish Pub – 903 Canning Hwy, Applecross
  • Little Horn Espresso - 42 Kishorn Road, Applecross
  • Olive and Oil - 19 Ogilvie Road, Mount Pleasant WA 6153
  • Praline Cafe and Patisserie – 63 Kishorn Rd, Mount Pleasant
  • Steamlab Coffee & Tea Specialist - 21 Kintail Road, Applecross
  • The Rowing Pavilion – 4 The Esplanade, Mount Pleasant

The handbook is a curated resource that highlights public murals throughout the Canning Bridge area. It provides background information on each artwork, the artists involved and the cultural significance of the pieces.

It's designed for self-guided exploration - use the handbook and either follow the suggested route or visit the murals at your own pace. Each entry includes location details and insights to enhance your viewing experience.
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