The Sea Serpent sculpture was reunited after 30 years with its companion piece, the iconic Spirit Catcher.
At an unveiling ceremony in June, the Sea Serpent was welcomed by dignitaries and the artist himself.
The majestic, sibling sculptures were created by local artist Ron Baird for the World's Exposition in Vancouver in 1986 and then returned to Ontario.
The Sea Serpent was acquired by Jean Sellers and installed at her Oro-Medonte property.
Her son Alexander, moved it to his Kingston home following her death and in 2016 donated it to Barrie.
The massive monster became the city's newest public art installment with its permanent home on the north shore of Kempenfelt Bay within sight of its sibling sculpture.
"Sea serpents have magic powers," Baird told the crowd at the Serpent's official unveiling. "Their main characteristic is that they're lucky. The Sea Serpent has been lucky to every single person who has owned it."
Mayor Jeff Lehman called the Sea Serpent "Barrie's newest landmark" and said it is an "enchanting piece of art."
