Queen Victoria Statue

"Historical, informative and visually stunning."

"Victoria Square was originally called Market Square or Market Place, having its name changed in 1902. Following the Feb 2011 Christchurch Earthquake it was restored costing over $7 million. Restoration took over a year and is largely unchanged from the pre-quake look."

"So many found childhood memories of catching the bus from Victoria Square after school."

"One of the interesting things to see at Victoria Square is the bronze statue of Queen Victoria, which is now situated near the corner of Armagh and Colombo Streets. This is a works of British sculptor Francis J. Williamson and was unveiled in 1903 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the founding of the Canterbury settlement. The monument also serves as a memorial for those from the Canterbury region who were killed during the South African "Boer" War (1900-1902). Here you see a regal depiction Queen Victoria. She stands and peers forward, dressed in royal attire and crowned, she holds a sceptre in her right hand. The monument pedestal includes bronze reliefs depicting industry and occupational scenes from the colonial period. Note: This is one of several interesting monuments at Victoria Square. It is equally worth taking a few minutes to see and enjoy the Captain James Cook Statue, H. L. Bowker Fountain, and the Maori Poupou monument."