Canadian Tribute to Human Rights
Buildings & Monuments
Downtown
Politics, Local Culture, Religion
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Canadian Tribute to Human Rights
Human Rights Monument
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Lisgar St (at Elgin) Ottawa, ON K2P 2L7 |
Description
Unveiled by the Dalai Lama in 1990, this monument to human rights leaves a strong impression with both its message and design. The red granite and grey concrete of the 10-metre-high monument carries the words "equality," "dignity" and "rights" in 68 of Canada's First Nations languages. Walk through the tribute along a "symbolic procession," starting under the massive plaque inscribed with the first words of the Declaration of Human Rights: "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights."
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 24 hrsNotes: The monument is best viewed during daylight hours.
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: Unless there's a demonstration going on, you'll probably be able to see all you want in less than 15 minutes. But don't just drive by; traffic can be heavy along Elgin Street and you may be swept along before you can take more than a glance.
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Bicycle
Bus
Walking
Parking Availability: Limited
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5
Parking Safety: Safe
Notes: Most of the parking in this area is metered street parking. Don't try to park on Elgin Street if you're unused to parallel parking; spaces are small and drivers are impatient. Try one of the side streets east of Elgin instead.
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