Lion of Belfort - Free Audio Guide

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Lion de Belfort, Rue Metcalfe, Ville-Marie, Montréal, Agglomération de Montréal, Montréal (région administrative), Québec, H3B 2V6, Canada

Lion of Belfort, Montreal
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The Lion de Belfort in Montreal is a monument located in Dorchester Square in the city center. Designed by George William Hill, it depicts a British lion facing east towards France and the UK. Inspired by the Lion of Belfort in France, it commemorates Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. The monument's base, designed by Robert Findlay, features engravings symbolizing significant events and figures from Queen Victoria's reign. Inaugurated in 1897, the Lion de Belfort is a notable sculpture showcasing historical and cultural connections between Canada and Britain.