Statue of Notre-Dame-du-Saguenay, Religious statue on Cap Trinité, Rivière-Éternité, Canada
The statue of the Virgin Mary stands on Cap Trinité and measures about 7.5 meters tall, with joined hands and dressed in a white tunic with a gold-edged mantle. It was crafted from pine and lead and remains visible from far across the Saguenay River.
Louis Jobin carved this sculpture from pine and lead in 1881 following a rescue story involving freezing waters and a call to the Virgin Mary for help. The statue was raised to commemorate that survival and express faith.
This monument serves as an offering of thanks and draws visitors who come to pray or reflect on their faith. It remains an important destination for people seeking a place to express their gratitude.
The statue sits high above the river and is best visited during good weather, especially in warmer months. Wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for uneven ground when approaching the site.
The artwork had to be separated into fourteen pieces to be transported up the cliff and hoisted around 590 feet (180 meters) above the river using wooden beams and pulleys. This engineering feat was a remarkable construction challenge in the mid-1800s.
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