Lion of Belfort (Montreal)

The Lion of Belfort (French: Le lion de Belfort) is a monument at Dorchester Square in Downtown Montreal.[1]

Not to be confused with Lion of Belfort.
Lion of Belfort
The monument in 2017
Coordinates45°29′58.7688″N 73°34′13.2456″W
LocationDorchester Square
Designer
TypeSculpture
MaterialGranite
Opening dateMay 24, 1897
Dedicated toQueen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee

Description and history

The Lion of Belfort is a reclining British Imperial Lion, facing east towards France and the United Kingdom. The Lion appears reposed, calm and alert—indicating that the city is safe. The lion was sculpted by George William Hill. As noted on the monument's base, Hill was inspired by the Lion of Belfort, a monumental statue by Frédéric Bartholdi in Belfort, France.[2] The statue's granite base was designed by Scottish-born Montreal architect Robert Findlay. Inaugurated on May 24, 1897, The Lion is placed at the eastern side along Metcalfe and formed the eastern point in the cross. It was initially part of a fountain established for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee by the Sun Life Assurance Company prior to the development of the Sun Life Building.

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References
  1. "LE LION DE BELFORT : 1897". Artpublicmontreal.ca. Retrieved 2017-08-20.
  2. "Lion de Belfort, Le". City of Montreal website (in French). Retrieved 29 December 2011.
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