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The Famous Five

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👍👍 Created in 2000, this monument is a tribute the Famous Five: Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney, Nellie McClung, Emily Murphy and Henrietta Muir Edwards, all from Alberta. Until 1929, women were not considered persons under Canadian law. This statue depicts a scene from Canadian history. Here, five excep... People often mention women, Canadian,


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2 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8X5, Canada

Website

www.canada.ca

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4.60 (36 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: women (8) Canadian (7)
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  • 5/5 Boo R. 3 years ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Created in 2000, this monument is a tribute the Famous Five: Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney, Nellie McClung, Emily Murphy and Henrietta Muir Edwards, all from Alberta. Until 1929, women were not considered persons under Canadian law. This statue depicts a scene from Canadian history. Here, five exceptional Canadian women who led the fight for legal recognition as persons have just learned that they'd won.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reza Sattarzadeh N. 7 months ago on Google • 746 reviews
    "The Famous Five" is a well known incident in Canadian history and you will see installations in the form of a statue from their meeting in many big Canadian city. This statue shows the characters of the title and their historical meeting.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 G A. 7 years ago on Google • 2801 reviews
    Worth a visit if you find yourself in Parliament Hill. Beautiful statues of the Famous Five, the brave women who did more to advance women's rights in Canada.

  • 5/5 Sam P. 1 year ago on Google • 419 reviews
    It is very nice to look at and definitely look out for the famous five when it’s cold and snowy or covered in snow!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria M. 3 years ago on Google • 250 reviews
    Loved it!! I really like how it’s right in the middle so nobody can miss it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 john c. 6 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    It was fine. I don't know why I expected it to be sexy but I did.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christian World A. 6 years ago on Google
    The very few respectable and honorable feminists :u
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aissa B. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Admirable architecture (Original) Admirable architecture
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Piyush S. 5 years ago on Google • 82 reviews
    Great photogenic place, statues have historical importance as well, don't miss it when you visit Parliament hill. It's on the left side of Parliament (main building with Peace Tower)

  • 5/5 Herstorical M. 5 years ago on Google • 60 reviews
    Really appreciate when a women's monument is so front and center in a country's capital. Love how they're all arranged in a circle so that the conversation can continue.

  • 5/5 Leo Cugnon M. 6 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    A tribute to five trailblazing women who shaped Canadian history. This monument at Parliament Hill commemorates their fight for women's rights. A poignant reminder of the strides made in gender equality and the power of collective action. Visit for a dose of inspiration and a connection to Canada's progressive past.

  • 4/5 Louie 4 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    This historical landmark shows a nice presentation about some of the influential women

  • 5/5 Christian R. 4 years ago on Google
    True feminists

  • 5/5 Claudia C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This sculpture is beautiful! She represents five women who decided to write a petition asking for clarifications about the word "people" mentioned in section 24 of the British North America Act. Their intent was to receive a positive response, that women were considered as "people" in so that they can be elected to the Senate. The response from the Supreme Court of Canada was negative by stating that women were not considered as persons. (Original) Questa scultura è bellissima! Rappresenta cinque donne che decisero di scrivere una petizione per chiedere delle delucidazioni riguardo la parola "persone" citata nella sezione 24 del British North America Act. Il loro intento era quello di ricevere una risposta positiva, che le donne fossero considerate come "persone" in modo tale da poter essere elette al Senato. La risposta da parte della Corte Suprema del Canada fu negativa dichiarando che le donne non erano considerate come persone.

  • 4/5 Carlos Augusto Aragón C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent monument Although the snow did not let 100 appreciate it. (Original) Excelente monumento. Aunque la nieve no dejaba apreciarlo al 100.

  • 5/5 GC 8 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cool! It is a monument in the Canadian Parliament Assembly as a tribute to female emancipation. It is on the right side of the main building. It may go unnoticed for anyone not in this direction. Despite the seriousness of the subject, it promises funny pictures. (Original) Bacana! É um monumento no conjunto do Parlamento Canadense em homenagem a emancipação feminina. Fica ao lado direito do edifício principal. Pode passar despercebido para quem não for nesta direção. Apesar da seriedade do assunto, promete fotos engraçadas.

  • 5/5 Sean W. 5 years ago on Google
    Powerful, and intimidating. Exactly as it should be!

  • 5/5 Bhanu Prakash G. 7 years ago on Google
    A nice dedication to the woman empowerment movement.

  • 5/5 João Padoveze (. 6 years ago on Google
    Respect!


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