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What to do and see in Downtown, Canada: The Best Monuments & Statues
Vancouver was founded as “Gastown” by an Englishman with a penchant for beer and storytelling. Today Gastown is a historic section of the Canadian metropolis, and the lively pubs still reflect the area’s former status as a sort of community drinking center. The city’s forests, grand parks, and impressive suspension bridge beckon travelers to explore them, as do the city’s shops and museums. Relive the glory of the 2010 Winter Games with visits to Olympic venues and the marvelous Olympic Cauldron.
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1. Roger Neilson Statue
2. Terry Fox Memorial
3. Angel of Victory
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By on_the_go_98765
The number of railway soldiers was staggering: 1,116 Canadian Pacific Railway employees answered the call and paid their share of the price demanded for a world free from tyranny. And then came WW II and another sacrifice was exacted. The dates for WW II were added to the plaque's memorial. This exceptional piece (a copy) was sculpted in 1922; the original resides in Quebec. Another copy can be found in Winnipeg. It is a seven-foot tall sculpture in bronze. and the angel holds the remains of a laurel wreath in her hand but there is silence as to what became of the wreath. The intention was to crown him when the ascent to heaven is complete. His uniform is authentic WW I; I tried to imagine a soldier, all dressed up like that, scaling trenches, storming machine gun nests, and battling hand-to-hand in defense of the free world. This is a very sad piece.
4. Jimi Hendrix Shrine
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 42 reviews
5. Trans Am Totem
6. Gassy Jack
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By MASH16 - Kingston, Canada
Vancouver does a great job, with Sculptures, historic fact plates! Gassy Jack is a great example of history in sculpture in Vancouver! Lots of bars including his original nearby! Loved taking photos of this statue and the many others around Vancouver celebrating founders, history and much more!
