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
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- 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.
Antarctic - Novotel - Street Art
This mural is one of two commissioned to celebrate Christchurch's unique status as an Antarctic gateway city. Located...
Dahlias Artwork
Seven oversized dahlias bloom in the central city.
Antarctic Street Art
This mural is one of two commissioned to celebrate Christchurch's unique status as an Antarctic gateway city.
Tribute to Ernest Rutherford
A tribute to Ernest Rutherford, who studied at the University of Canterbury and is regarded as the father of nuclear...
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.
Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings
The Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings were the buildings of the Canterbury Provincial Council.
Captain James Cook Statue
The Cook Statue in Victoria Square, Christchurch, commemorates the three journeys of James Cook to New Zealand.
Kate Sheppard Memorial
The Kate Sheppard National Memorial, located in the city of Christchurch, is New Zealand's first memorial to the...
