Weird, giant monuments in Canada

15) The World's Largest Painting on an Easel

1) World's Tallest Tepee

World's tallest tepee, located off the Trans-Canada highway just outside Medicine Hat, Alberta.

2) The World’s Largest Pysanka

This gigantic Ukrainian Easter egg is located in Vegreville, Alberta.

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3) The World's Largest Fiddle

In honor of Nova Scotia's love of Celtic music and the fiddle, you can visit the world's largest fiddle in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

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4) World’s Largest Canada Goose

The world’s largest Canada Goose is located beside the Trans-Canada Highway in Wawa, Ontario. Fun fact: Wawa means “Wild Goose” or “Land of the Big Goose” in Ojibway.

5) Giant Squid

This giant squid is located in Glovers Harbour, Newfoundland in honor of the 22-ton giant squid that was beached nearby in 1878.

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6) The World's Largest Axe

This 15-meter-tall axe is located in Nackawic, New Brunswick, a town recognized as the Forestry Capital of Canada in 1991.

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7) The Big Apple

The Big Apple in Colborne Ontario which is conveniently located next to the Big Apple pie store.

8) Giant Lawn Mower

Herb Higginbottom built this giant lawn mower to spark interest in his Tool Museum in Enderby, British Columbia.

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9) The World's Largest Dinosaur Statue

Located in Drumheller, Alberta, visitors can pay a fee to enter the World's Largest Dinosaur Statue for some great views of the badlands.

10) The World's Tallest Moose

Installed in 1984 Mac the Moose is located in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Mac is 10 meters tall and weighs 9000 kilograms.

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11) The Big Nickel

The Big Nickel in Sudbury, Ontario is the world's largest coin.

12) Canada's Biggest Loonie

Located along Highway 17 in Echo Bay, Ontario is the Loon Dollar Monument aka Canada's Biggest Loonie.

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13) World's Largest Hockey Stick

The World's Largest Hockey stick is located in Duncan, British Columbia. Weighing 30.9 tons (60,000 lbs) and measuring 205 feet (62.48m) it was inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records in 2008 and the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012.

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14) The Giant Beaver

We Canadians sure love our beavers! This giant beaver statue is 3 meters tall and is located in Beaverlodge, Alberta.

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15) The World's Largest Painting on an Easel

The World's largest painting on an easel is 23 meters high and located in Altona, Manitoba, the sunflower capital of Canada.

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16) The World's Largest Paperclip

You can visit the World's Largest Paperclip in Kipling, Saskatchewan. This giant paperclip is 15 feet, two inches tall, and weighs 3,000 pounds!

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17) The Giant Orange

When you think of Montreal, what comes to mind besides the giant orange? Although the association may not be immediately clear, the Gibeau Orange Julep is a nostalgic symbol for locals. This 12.2-meter (40-foot) structure has been serving fast food since 1932 and can be seen from the highway. So, are you glad we shared this "orange-tastic" tidbit with you?

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18) Giant Lobster

Shediac, a fishing village in New Brunswick, is renowned as the Lobster Capital of the World. As an additional claim to fame, it is also home to the World's Largest Lobster, a lifelike replica (except for its size, of course). This impressive creation measures a staggering 11 meters (35 feet) in length and weighs a massive 90 tonnes.

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19) Giant Curling Stone

The town of Arborg, Manitoba is proud to house the world's largest curling rock, located just outside the Arborg curling rink. This massive rock, which weighs 1360 kg (3000 lbs) and measures 4.2 m (13.78 ft) across and 2.1 m (6 ft 10.68 in) tall, was constructed in 2005 to honor two local high school curling teams that won provincial championships.

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20) Giant Bee

Falher, Alberta, also known as "The Honey Capital of Canada," is home to the World's Largest Bee. This enormous statue, which was originally built for the town's annual honey festival in 1990 by a local artist and welder, is an impressive 7 meters (23 feet) long and 2 meters (6.5 feet) wide. Perched approximately 6 meters (20 feet) above the ground, this colossal bee is a must-see sight for anyone visiting the area.

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21) The Giant Perogy

Back in 1993, the village of Glendon, located north of St. Paul in Alberta, unveiled a striking tribute to the beloved perogy. The town's Giant Perogy, featuring a fork, stands an impressive 27 feet tall and weighs roughly 6,000 pounds. It's one of the "Giants of the Prairies," a group of massive sculptures scattered across this region of North America.

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