George-Étienne Cartier Monument
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The George-Étienne Cartier Monument is a monument in Mount Royal Park to George-Étienne Cartier
by sculptor George William Hill
(1862–1934).
The monument was inaugurated on September 6, 1919 in the heart of Parc Jeanne-Mance's west side. In recent years, it has become the site of the park's Tamtams
festivities.
George-Étienne Cartier
Sir George-Étienne Cartier, 1st Baronet, PC was a French-Canadian statesman and Father of Confederation.The English spelling of the name, George, instead of Georges, the usual French spelling, is explained by his having been named in honour of King George III....
by sculptor George William Hill
George William Hill (sculptor)
George William Hill was a Canadian sculptor. He was known as one of Canada's foremost sculptor during the first half of the 20th century, because of the numerous public memorials he made....
(1862–1934).
The monument was inaugurated on September 6, 1919 in the heart of Parc Jeanne-Mance's west side. In recent years, it has become the site of the park's Tamtams
Tamtams
The Montreal Tamtams are a drum circle based in Montreal, Canada. The free event gathers thousands of drum players, dancers, vendors and visitors, every Sunday, at the George-Étienne Cartier Monument in Mount Royal Park. The Tamtam festivities start at 1 pm and continue until sunset...
festivities.