Lord Stanley Monument

Frederick Arthur Stanley, the 16^th Lord of Derbyshire.
He was referred to as Lord Stanley and was known as Canada’s most famous Governor General (until that title was assumed by the lovely, gracious, and intelligent Michaëlle Jean, but I digress).
Lord Stanley will remain famous for many things including the donation of a cup which became the prize of the most celebrated hockey challenges in the world. His name also graces Stanley Park in Vancouver which is larger than New York’s Central Park!
Thankfully he was referred to as Lord Stanley and not by his given name. Somehow Fred’s Park or The Arthur Cup, don’t seem to have the same effect.
His monument stands at the entrance to the park, hands outstretched in recognition of his stance when he dedicated the park, described as such:
«Lord Stanley threw his arms to the heavens, as though embracing within them the whole of one thousand acres of primeval forest, and dedicated it ‘to the use and enjoyment of peoples of all colours, creeds, and customs, for all time. I name thee, Stanley Park.»