Queen Victoria Statue
Queen Victoria has been watching over her park since 1903, thanks to this bronze statue designed by Francis John Williamson. The statue commemorates both Queen Victoria’s reign and the settlement of Canterbury.
The statue and its plinth were earthquake strengthened and relocated to the southeast corner of Victoria Square during the square’s redevelopment in 1989. This strengthening process allowed both the statue and the plinth to remain undamaged by the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquakes.
Opening Hours
- Monday 24 Hours
- Tuesday 24 Hours
- Wednesday 24 Hours
- Thursday 24 Hours
- Friday 24 Hours
- Saturday 24 Hours
- Sunday 24 Hours
Business hours are prone to change.
Christmas and Public Holidays.
Parking
With over 10,000 car parks in the city centre, find one where you need it.
Central City
Classics
From the Cathedral Square markets to the Margaret Mahy playground, these beloved central city experiences always draw us back to the CBD.
Dcypher Oxford Terrace - Street Art
Guy Ellis, known as Dcypher and George Shaw bring this amazing hand painted artwork to the front of Riverside Market....
Chapman’s Homer - Bull Sculpture
Michael Parekowhai's amazing artwork is back in the city, and now located just outside the Christchurch Art Gallery! ...
Antarctic Street Art
This mural is one of two commissioned to celebrate Christchurch's unique status as an Antarctic gateway city.
Riverside Mural
This mural provides a new perspective on street art and demonstrates the rich heritage of a time past, remembering the...
Central City Classics
From the Cathedral Square markets to the Margaret Mahy playground, these beloved central city experiences always draw us back to the CBD.
