Maisonneuve Monument, Bronze monument in Place d'Armes, Old Montreal, Canada
The monument features a central statue of Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve standing on a pedestal with four bas-reliefs depicting early Montreal scenes.
Louis-Philippe Hébert created this monument in 1895 to mark the 250th anniversary of Montreal's establishment as a French colonial settlement.
The monument represents the complex relationship between French colonists and Indigenous peoples through its detailed sculptural scenes of historical events.
Visitors can access the monument through the Place d'Armes metro station, with guided tours available throughout the day in multiple languages.
The bas-reliefs on the monument display specific historical incidents, including the placement of the first cross on Mount Royal in 1643.
GPS coordinates: 45.50480,-73.55726
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:54
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