Historic Sites of Manitoba: De Zaaier “The Sower” Statue (Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg)

Located in Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg’s west end, this statue was erected in 1993 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the Dutch in Manitoba and their continued contribution to the province.

De Zaaier “The Sower” Statue

De Zaaier “The Sower” Statue (2010)
Source: City of Winnipeg

De Zaaier “The Sower” Statue

De Zaaier “The Sower” Statue (August 2017)
Source: George Penner

Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.87463, W97.23632
denoted by symbol on the map above

Sources:

Information for this page was provided by The City of Winnipeg’s Planning, Property and Development Department, which acknowledges the contribution of the Government of Manitoba through its Heritage Grants Program.

We thank George Penner for providing additional information used here.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 7 August 2022

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