Ottawa (Queen Victoria's Monument)

On Parliament Hill, near the Parliament Buildings, stands an impressive memorial to the late Queen Victoria, unveiled by the Duke of Cornwall and York, now Prince of Wales, in September, 1901. The statue of the Queen is believed to be one of the finest of her Majesty in existence. The monument was designed by Mr. L.P. Hebert, and cost $18,500. The beautiful surroundings afford a splendid setting for this artistic masterpiece.