Victoria Memorial, Bronze memorial statue in Place du Canada, Montreal, Canada.
The Victoria Memorial is a bronze statue depicting Queen Victoria seated on her throne, mounted on a granite base in Place du Canada. Four bronze lions recline at the base of the pedestal, and the monument occupies a prominent spot where Peel Street meets René-Lévesque Boulevard.
Sculptor Louis-Philippe Hébert created the memorial, which was unveiled in 1872 during Montreal's period of strong British influence. The monument commemorates Queen Victoria's reign and was built when such royal tributes were standard in the city.
The memorial reflects British influence that shaped Montreal in the late 1800s, standing as a reminder of the city's colonial ties. Today visitors encounter it as part of the city's layered history in a predominantly French-speaking context.
The memorial sits outdoors in a public square and is freely accessible at any time. You can walk around it easily and view the sculptures from all angles.
The four lions reclining at the base were intentionally chosen as symbols of British imperial power and sovereignty. Many visitors overlook how these guardians reflect the artistic traditions of Victorian sculpture.
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