Golden Boy, Bronze sculpture on Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg, Canada
The Golden Boy is a gilded bronze sculpture mounted on the dome of the Manitoba Legislative Building. The figure holds a torch in one hand and a sheaf of wheat in the other while facing north.
The work was created in 1918 by French sculptor Georges Gardet at the Barbidienne foundry during World War I. It survived the bombing raids on France and later arrived in Canada.
The figure embodies the importance of agriculture and natural resources to the region, as people can observe in the landscape around them. It stands for the economic foundations that the province was built upon.
The sculpture rises 77 meters above ground and is visible from many locations across downtown Winnipeg. The best views come from different angles depending on where you are in the city.
The figure traveled in a ship's hold across the Atlantic and faced constant danger during its crossing in wartime. This risky journey made it a valuable survivor of that turbulent period.
Location: Winnipeg
Inception: 1918
Creator: Georges Gardet
GPS coordinates: 49.88445,-97.14685
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28
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