Famous Five Statue

Famous Five Statue: Honoring Canada's Pioneers of Gender Equality

Located in Calgary’s Olympic Plaza, the Famous Five Statue commemorates five remarkable women—Emily Murphy, Henrietta Muir Edwards, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney, and Nellie McClung, who fought for and won the landmark “Persons Case” in 1929. Their victory changed Canadian history by securing women’s legal status as “persons,” enabling them to be appointed to the Senate, a pivotal step towards gender equality in the country.

Homes For Sale Near the Famous Five Statue

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2712, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

$209,900

2712, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

1 Bed 1 Bath 703 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2332557

Royal LePage Benchmark

1210, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

$165,888

1210, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

1 Bed 1 Bath 717 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2330726

Top Producer Realty and Property Management

2704, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

$194,900

2704, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

1 Bed 1 Bath 717 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2330075

RE/MAX Complete Realty

1505, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

$199,900

1505, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

1 Bed 1 Bath 761 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2331132

RE/MAX Realty Professionals

2209, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

$179,900

↓ $5,100

2209, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

1 Bed 1 Bath 723 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2330230

Hope Street Real Estate Corp.

906, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

$199,900

↓ $9,100

906, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

2 Beds 1 Bath 915 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2316621

RE/MAX First

1503, 225 11 Avenue Se, Calgary

$279,500

1503, 225 11 Avenue Se, Calgary

1 Bed 1 Bath 543 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2328985

Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.

2911, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

$314,000

↓ $11,000

2911, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,448 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2323773

RE/MAX First

609, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

$179,971

609, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

1 Bed 1 Bath 697 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2325507

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1702, 108 9 Avenue Sw, Calgary

$650,000

1702, 108 9 Avenue Sw, Calgary

1 Bed 2 Baths 1,222 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2325580

Royal LePage Benchmark

2003, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

$179,900

↓ $9,900

2003, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

1 Bed 1 Bath 699 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2326654

CIR Realty

317, 220 11 Avenue Se, Calgary

$409,000

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317, 220 11 Avenue Se, Calgary

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,159 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2323082

CIR Realty

1003, 225 11 Avenue Se, Calgary

$275,000

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1003, 225 11 Avenue Se, Calgary

1 Bed 1 Bath 536 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2320368

Prep Ultra Realty Ltd.

1403, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

$190,000

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1403, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

1 Bed 1 Bath 699 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2318253

Homecare Realty Ltd.

1601, 108 9 Avenue Sw, Calgary

$1,750,000

↓ $100,000

1601, 108 9 Avenue Sw, Calgary

2 Beds 3 Baths 2,325 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2309937

Sotheby's International Realty Canada

511, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

$199,900

↓ $20,000

511, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

1 Bed 1 Bath 709 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2309652

Grand Realty

1406, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

$225,000

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1406, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

2 Beds 1 Bath 920 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2308890

Power Properties

504, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

$155,000

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504, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

1 Bed 1 Bath 726 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2307274

TREC The Real Estate Company

1502, 108 9 Avenue Sw, Calgary

$699,000

1502, 108 9 Avenue Sw, Calgary

1 Bed 2 Baths 1,210 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2306614

Century 21 Bamber Realty LTD.

110, 1018 Macleod Trail Se, Calgary

$28

110, 1018 Macleod Trail Se, Calgary

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Commercial MLS® # A2296790

KPLI Real Estate Corporation

100, 1018 Macleod Trail Se, Calgary

$38

100, 1018 Macleod Trail Se, Calgary

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Commercial MLS® # A2296705

KPLI Real Estate Corporation

3508, 530 3 Street Se, Calgary

$750,000

↓ $25,000

3508, 530 3 Street Se, Calgary

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,149 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2295609

Synterra Realty

1801, 108 9 Avenue Sw, Calgary

$1,900,000

↓ $150,000

1801, 108 9 Avenue Sw, Calgary

2 Beds 3 Baths 2,393 SqFt Residential MLS® # A2282836

Sotheby's International Realty Canada

230, 1018 Macleod Trail Se, Calgary

$15

↓ $13

230, 1018 Macleod Trail Se, Calgary

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Commercial MLS® # A2291224

KPLI Real Estate Corporation

203, 221 10 Avenue Se, Calgary

$1,350,000

↓ $150,000

203, 221 10 Avenue Se, Calgary

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Commercial MLS® # A2276596

CDN Global Advisors Ltd.

206 11 Avenue Se, Calgary

$1,100,000

↓ $1,205,000

206 11 Avenue Se, Calgary

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Commercial MLS® # A2253836

CIR Realty

245, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

$21

245, 221 6 Avenue Se, Calgary

0 Beds 0 Baths 0 SqFt Commercial MLS® # A2127316

Grand Realty

Key Features of the Famous Five Statue

  • Location: Situated in Olympic Plaza, a central and accessible location in downtown Calgary.
  • Design: Bronze sculptures by artist Barbara Paterson, capturing the five women in a triumphant and celebratory pose.
  • Historical Significance: Unveiled in 1999 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Persons Case, this statue honors their enduring legacy in Canadian history.

Recent Developments

In 2024, the Famous Five Statues were set to be relocated due to ongoing construction in Olympic Plaza. The Famous 5 Foundation hopes the statue will remain a central feature of the area as it continues to develop.

Visiting Information

The Famous Five Statue is open to the public and free to visit. It is located at 228 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0K7, Canada. Visitors can easily access the monument and reflect on the historical importance of the women it honors.

Why Visit the Famous Five Statue?

The Famous Five Statue is more than just a piece of art; it is a symbol of the struggle for gender equality in Canada. A visit to this monument is a chance to learn about the history and legacy of these trailblazing women and be inspired by their contributions to Canadian society.