Group of Seven

The Group of Seven, also known as the Algonquin School, memorialized the raw and rugged beauty of Canada through their unique style of landscape and urban paintings in the early 20th century.

These Toronto-based painters were drawn to the beauty of the Canadian wilderness, particularly Ontario, as the landscapes they loved offered them peace, solace, and inspiration. They agreed that these landscapes had to be captured in their very distinguishing painting style. They became known as pioneers of the new Canadian art movement by breaking away from the traditional European style and developing their art through direct contact with nature.

Their works continue to grow public awareness of our greatest assets, the beautiful landscapes. Visit many of their paintings and sketches in Ontario galleries, and then travel to see the incredible landscapes that were their inspiration.