Statue of Émilie Gamelin

The Statue of Émilie Gamelin is a bronze sculpture at the Berri-UQAM metro station in Montreal, depicting a woman carrying a basket of food. The approximately 190 centimeter tall figure stands at ground level without an elevated base, allowing visitors to observe its details from close range.

The monument was created in 1999 by sculptor Raoul Hunter to mark 200 years since Mother Gamelin's birth. She had founded the sisterhood Les Filles de la Charité in 1841, an organization dedicated to supporting poor people in Montreal.

The sculpture shows Mother Gamelin holding a food basket, reflecting her daily work with poor people in the city. Visitors see the figure as a tribute to someone who dedicated her life to caring for those in need.

The sculpture is located directly at the metro station, making it easily accessible especially if you arrive by public transportation. The lack of an elevated platform means you can observe the statue from all sides, which allows for photography and viewing from different angles.

The statue was placed at the exact location where Mother Gamelin's shelter operated until the 1960s, before metro construction began. The site links the past of the building where poor people found refuge with its modern recognition as a public monument.

Location: Montreal

Inception: 1999

Creator: Raoul Hunter

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 45.51485,-73.55976

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08