South African War Memorial

The South African War Memorial stands in the courtyard of Province House and features a central soldier figure cast in bronze. Four decorated panels with relief sculptures surround the base and show military scenes.

The memorial was established in 1901 with a formal ceremony attended by a senior royal representative. Its construction shows how much the overseas war mattered to the British Commonwealth nations.

This memorial honors the Canadians who fought in a distant overseas conflict and keeps their memory visible in the city. The site reflects how the country participated in military affairs beyond its borders.

The site sits next to a historic government building downtown and stays open for visitors at any time. You can walk there and view the sculpture from outside without any restrictions.

The four bronze panels depict specific battles and give visitors a sense of the military moments being commemorated. The details in the reliefs tell the story of different locations in the conflict.

GPS coordinates: 44.64830,-63.57350

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:05