13 of the largest monuments in Canada. How many do you know?
Digital Reporter
Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 5:33 PM - From mountain ranges to sparkling lakes, Canada has it all.
We spend a lot of time featuring the many great places you can see in Canada -- but most, if not all of those are courtesy of Mother Nature. We thought we'd take some time to feature some of the country's man-made monuments.
We put the call out on social media ...
Sudbury, Ontario has a nickel, Shediac, New Brunswick has a lobster, and Vegreville, Alberta has a pysanka. Does YOUR town have a 'big' claim to fame? Tell us for a story! --AlexPhoto by Cyndie M.
Posted by The Weather Network on Tuesday, May 12, 2015
... and you responded in droves.
Here are thirteen of Canada's most treasured man-made monuments.
13. The world's largest axe -- Nackawic, New Brunswick
12. Salmon sculpture -- Cambellton, New Brunswick
11. The big lobster -- Shediac, New Brunswick
10.Big fiddle -- Sydney, Nova Scotia
9. The Maman sculpture -- Ottawa, Ontario
8. The big apple -- Colborne, Ontario
7. The giant nickel -- Sudbury, Ontario
6. Jumbo -- St. Thomas, Ontario
5. Terry Fox monument -- Thunder Bay, Ontario
4. Chuck the Catfish -- Selkirk, Manitoba
3. The world's tallest teepee -- Medicine Hat, Alberta
2. The Pysanka -- Vegreville, Alberta
1. Inukshuk -- Rankin Inlet, Nunavut
