1871Who is considered British Columbia's most famous artist?
Along the harbourfront in Victoria, British Columbia, stands a statue honouring Emily Carr, the province’s most renowned artist and writer. Celebrated for her groundbreaking depictions of Indigenous culture and the forests of British Columbia, Carr struggled for recognition during her lifetime but is now revered across Canada. The 1.25 lifesize bronze was unveiled in 2010 on the grounds of the Fairmont Empress Hotel, showing Carr seated with her beloved monkey Woo and dog Billie, just steps from her childhood home. Over $400,000 was raised for this unique monument, which invites visitors to connect with both Carr’s remarkable legacy and Victoria’s cultural history.
