Boer War Memorial

equestrian statue

The monument stands in the centre of Dorchester Square and faces north. It is the only equestrian monument in Montréal and one of the few in Canada. The monument is composed of a bronze equestrian st...

Memorial to a Colonial War

Very odd memorial to a colonial war fought so very far from Canada, where two colonial powers faced off to fight over African colonial turf. Basic outdoor sculpture set in a very pretty downtown park...

Nice dedication

The Boer War Memorial is located in one of the parks in downtown Montreal and is a nice dedication. Certainly worth visiting.

Best known Canadian engagement of the South African War

The 1900 Battle of Paardeberg (Horse Mountain) was the major battle that claimed the lives of 320 Brisith soldiers, leaving 942 wounded. The tide turned with the surrender of the Boer army. Canadian...

Only Equestrian Statue in Montreal

Given Quebecois opposition to what was seen as a British Imperialist War it is not only surprising this statue was allowed to be erected here at all but also that it remains here today. Cast in bronze...