World War One Memorial

Couer-de-Lion MacCarthy

Made by artist Coeur-de-Lion MacCarthy, this bronze sculpture was donated to the City of Calgary in 1924 by a women's charitable organization called the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (IODE).

About this work

Born in England in 1881, Coeur-de-Lion MacCarthy moved to Montreal in 1918.The son of an artist, he is known for a number of other bronze busts and sculptures located across Canada.

Details

Title
World War One Memorial
Type
Sculpture
Materials
Bronze
Date
1924(Install)
Creator
Couer-de-Lion MacCarthy(Metal Fabricator)

Location & access

Central Memorial Park

1221 2 Street SW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2R 1N8

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Last updated March 20, 2026

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World War One Memorial

Couer-de-Lion MacCarthy

Made by artist Coeur-de-Lion MacCarthy, this bronze sculpture was donated to the City of Calgary in 1924 by a women's charitable organization called the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (IODE).

About this work

Born in England in 1881, Coeur-de-Lion MacCarthy moved to Montreal in 1918.The son of an artist, he is known for a number of other bronze busts and sculptures located across Canada.

Details

Title
World War One Memorial
Type
Sculpture
Materials
Bronze
Date
1924(Install)
Creator
Couer-de-Lion MacCarthy(Metal Fabricator)

Location & access

Central Memorial Park

1221 2 Street SW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2R 1N8

Publicly accessible
Google Maps

Hours are subject to change for events or maintenance — please check on-site signage for the most up-to-date information.

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Last updated March 20, 2026

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