Historic Sites of Manitoba: Queen Elizabeth II Statue (Kennedy Street, Winnipeg)

Created by Manitoba artist Leo Mol, this statue commemorates Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s address to the Manitoba Legislative Assembly during the provincial centenary in 1970. Originally situated in the Steinkopf Gardens at the Centennial Concert Hall, the statue was relocated to its present site on the grounds of Government House in 2010. It was unveiled by Her Majesty, accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, at a ceremony on 3 July 2010. The statue was toppled during a public demonstration on 1 July 2021.

Queen Elizabeth II statue on the grounds of Government House (2010) Source: Gordon Goldsborough Queen Elizabeth II statue on the grounds of Government House (September 2018) Source: George Penner Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.88439, W97.14550 denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Memorable Manitobans: Leo Mol (1915-2009)

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Steinkopf Gardens (Main Street, Winnipeg)

Historic Sites of Manitoba: Government House (10 Kennedy Street, Winnipeg)

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: 15 April 2024

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