Courtrai Newfoundland Memorial

The Courtrai Newfoundland Memorial is a war memorial in Kortrijk featuring a bronze caribou statue mounted on a stone base. It stands on elevated ground overlooking the Belgian countryside and sits adjacent to a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery.

The memorial was built to commemorate the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, which fought in the Kortrijk region during World War I. The monument was erected after the war to preserve the memory of these soldiers.

The memorial serves as a gathering place where Canadians and Belgians come together to honor soldiers from Newfoundland who fought in World War I. People visit this site especially on commemorative dates to express their connection to this shared history.

The memorial is accessible by car from Kortrijk city center, with parking available near the cemetery site. Plan to spend time walking around the grounds to fully appreciate the location and its surroundings.

The caribou statue was designed by sculptor Basil Gotto and is one of five identical monuments placed across former World War I battlefields. This series of monuments creates a connected chain of memorials spanning multiple countries.

Location: Kortrijk

Creator: Basil Gotto

Address: Gentsesteenweg

GPS coordinates: 50.83874,3.28519

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:48