ORANGE JULEP WORLD'S LARGEST DINOSAUR PLANET S LARGEST LOBSTER MAC THE MOOSE

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1 1. This roadside attraction and fast food restaurant is situated in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The building is in the shape of a giant fruit, three stories high with a diameter of forty feet. It continues to reign not only as the best place in town to check out classic cars, but as a top fast food joint in Montreal. They have served hot dogs, burgers, crunch-free mushy fries, poutine, all accompanied by the famous foamy, neon coloured secret recipe orange juice since This large prehistoric statue is located in the town of Drumheller, Alberta. Built of fiberglass and steel, it has a height of 25 metres (82 feet) and a length of 46 metres (151 feet), it is considerably larger than the largest known specimens of the actual T-Rex which reached up to 12.8 m (42 feet) in length, and was up to 4 m (13 feet) tall at the hips. Drumheller is a town in the Badlands of east-central Alberta, on the Red Deer River; Drumheller is home to the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology. Various smaller dinosaur models are placed throughout the town. ORANGE JULEP WORLD'S LARGEST DINOSAUR 3. The planet s largest crustacean sits happily at the entrance to the town of Shediac, New Brunswick, smiling its fishy smile for all admirers that travel from around Canada and the world to enjoy. Every year, about 500,000 people visit and take photos with this gigantic sea creature. It is made of reinforced concrete and steel and measures 35 feet in length, 16 feet in height and weighs 50 tons. It represents what Shediac is most famous for as they have earned the nickname of Lobster Capital of the World. PLANET S LARGEST LOBSTER 4. This fibreglass replica can be found proudly standing guard in front of the visitor s center in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. It is claimed to be the world's largest of its kind. The statue is made of a steel frame, covered with metal mesh and completed with 4 coats of cement; its measurements are 32 feet tall and a weight of approximately 10 tons. Mac was born in 1984, his main job was to attract visitors into the city, its duties pretty much remain the same today. MAC THE MOOSE

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3 5. This huge dumpling was erected in 1991 to draw tourists to the remote east, central town of Glendon, Alberta. This agricultural region is close to the heavy oil industry and offers plenty of camping and fishing. This gigantic attraction measures 27 feet high, 12 feet wide and weighs nearly 6,000 lbs. It is located next to the only restaurant in town and attracts many tourists every year. Glendon has a strong Ukrainian heritage; so it makes perfect sense to pay tribute to this popular Ukrainian food item with this large reproduction. GIANT PEROGY 6. This Large wooden piece of furniture is located just north of Varney, Ontario on Highway 6. It is painted white, with a Canadian flag on the front. It is approximately 12 feet high, Don't be confused by all the "tourist information" signs; it's actually in front of someone's house. WORLD'S LARGEST ADIRONDACK CHAIR 7. This enormous musical instrument can be found next to the Cruise Ship Terminal building at the government wharf along the Esplanade in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The effigy is 60 feet tall and weighs ten tons; it is made of solid steel and was unveiled in January of It was built in recognition of Cape Breton s musical talent. WORLD S LARGEST FIDDLE 8. This stone landmark or cairn is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Though it may seem out of place in the boreal forest, this stone symbol was built in 1978 when the Arctic Winter Games were hosted by Hay River and Pine Point. It is an Inuit marker/symbol and its use dates back thousands of years. They are monuments made of unworked stones that are used by the Inuit for communication and survival. Its traditional meaning is "in the likeness of a human", "Someone was here" or "You are on the right path." This symbol serves as a reminder of the huge land we belong to and the aboriginal people who are part of our whole, the Inuit. INUKSHUK

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5 9. Named after an important premier who was born there, this patio deck opened in 1995 with interpretative panels presenting details of the history of Gambo in Newfoundland. This small town is famous as a railway and logging town and a hunter and fisherman's paradise. From this vantage point, you can view a 200 degree panorama of the Gambo River Valley, the Wetlands of Dominion and Mesh Points, Freshwater Bay, the Gambo Railway Trestle, and the Village Green and the Smallwood Interpretation and Kittiwake Coast Information Center. JOEY S LOOKOUT 10. This giant piece of sports equipment is situated in Arborg, Manitoba. It is made of steel, foam and fibreglass and weighs 1.5 tons. It was created in honour of two local teams who made it to the Provincials, one of which went on to win the National championship in this Canadian sport. WORLD'S LARGEST CURLING ROCK 11. This wooden sculpture by Ken Sheen depicts a bucking Brahma Bull and Rider. It is located in Williams Lake, British Columbia. The 4 metre high sculpture is dedicated to long-time local bull rider Gerald Palmantier. Gerry was born and raised in the Caribou and was the grandson of Leonard Palmantier, who co-founded the world famous Williams Lake Stampede. The Stampede takes place over the July long weekend. 12. This roadside attraction can be found in the town of Davidson, Saskatchewan. It was built in It is made of sheet metal and measures 24 Feet (7.3 metres) in height. This gigantic container is capable of holding 150,000 8-ounce cups of coffee. There are different murals painted on each side. This monument was built "To symbolize Davidson's friendliness and hospitality." Davidson is known as the "halfway" point between Regina and Saskatoon. As a result, Davidson often hosts meetings when groups from both cities need to get together. THE HEART OF A CHAMPION COFFEE POT AND CUP

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