Statue of Dr John Helmcken

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638 Douglas Street Outside Helmcken House
Victoria, British Columbia V8V 2P8
https://www.hmdb.org

Located in Thunderbird Park near the Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria, British Columbia, stands the Statue of Dr John Helmcken. This statue pays tribute to Dr. Helmcken's significant contributions as a physician, colonial legislator, and negotiator for British Columbia's entry into Canada.

Created by Armando Barbon and Gabriele Vicari, the statue was generously donated to the Royal BC Museum by the family of Yole and Armando Barbon in 2011. Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken's legacy is immortalized in this poignant sculpture, commemorating his notable achievements in the medical and political fields.

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The Man, The Myth, The Legend
10/18/2023

This beautiful monument of Dr. John SEBASTIAN Helmcken was created by Armando Barbon (who also did t...

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