Vietnamese Commemorative Monument
A 1995 memorial acknowledges the tremendous contributions of Vietnamese refugees to Canada.

šŸ“œ Life-size statue by Toronto sculptor Pham The Trung, portraying a bare-footed Vietnamese mother clutching her child and fleeing.
šŸ” Erected in 1995 with substantial support from Canada's Vietnamese community.

Why Go

šŸ•Šļø Memorializes bravery of Vietnamese refugees
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦ Recognizes Canada's pioneering refugee sponsorship program
šŸŒø Striking during Ottawa's Tulip Festival

Why Avoid

šŸš« Vietnamese government registered diplomatic protest upon unveiling

Tips

šŸ“ Located in front of the Plant Bath building at Somerset and Preston streets.
ā„ļø Particularly striking after a fresh snowfall.

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