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The Ring (Montreal)

Montréal, Italy

The Ring (Montreal)

The Ring (French: L’Anneau) is a sculpture located at the Place Ville Marie in Montréal, Canada, designed by Claude Cormier + associes and erected in June 2022. The sculpture weighs around 23,000 kilograms (51,000 lb), spans 30 metres (98 ft) and cost over CA$5,000,000 of taxpayer and private money.

The sculpture is heated to prevent snow buildup, and has vibration dampers to prevent damage during high winds and earthquakes.

Listen to the audio guide for The Ring (Montreal) Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

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