Are you feeling up for a road trip? The Prairie provinces boast of larger-than-life sculptures, and Saskatchewan has its own fair share of big things.
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Hit the road and check out these 15 cool roadside attractions throughout the province.
Eiffel Tower
You don’t have to go to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower. Visit Montmartre, also known as Paris-of-the-Prairies, located 90 km southeast of Regina. Entirely made of steel, the 30-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower (1/38-scale model) represents the village’s history as the original settlers of the town arrived from France.
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Lesia
Lesia is a 25-foot-tall Ukrainian woman welcoming those to the town of Canora. Many Ukrainian families settled in the area when they moved overseas from Europe, and Lesia is a monument to these settlers. It was built in 1980.
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Cochin Lighthouse
Pay a visit to the only functional lighthouse in all of Saskatchewan. Located at the tip of Pirot’s Hill, you’ll have to climb 153 steps to reach the lighthouse, making it a great hike! It was built in 1988 as a potential tourist attraction and continues to impress those who come to see it to this day.
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Tomahawk and Teepee
See the World’s Largest Tomahawk at Tomahawk Park in Cut Knife. Standing 12 metres tall, Tomahawk or stone tool and Teepee was constructed in 1971 to commemorate the anniversary of the 1871 treaty signing. The Tomahawk is situated at the south end of Tomahawk Park on the west side of Cut Knife.
Mo the Dinosaur
Head out to Ponteix and check out one of Saskatchewan’s famous dinosaurs. The town of Ponteix constructed this 24-foot-long plesiosaur in honour of the dinosaur remains found near the town. This is a great monument to check out for any paleontology lovers!
Tom Sukanen’s Prairie Ship
Tom Sukanen was a settler who left his family to build a new homestead for them near his brother in Saskatchewan. When he returned to find that his wife had passed away and his children were placed in foster homes, Sukanen built his ship, the Sontiainen. The ship never ended up sailing as intended and now resides in Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village & Museum, located 13 km south of Moose Jaw.
Mac the Moose
While you’re in Moose Jaw, make sure you pay a visit to Mac the Moose. Built in 1984 and standing 32 feet tall, Mac is said to be the tallest moose in the world. He’s also the perfect mascot for Moose Jaw.
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World’s Largest Bunnock
Bunnock is a game played with horse ankle bones, which are called “bunnock” in German. The town of Macklin, Saskatchewan, is the home of the Bunnock World Championship and the largest Bunnock in the world! Standing at 32 feet tall, it’s certainly an impressive sight.
World’s Largest Swing
Head to Langenburg and visit the world’s largest swing. The Goliath Swing was originally built in 1990 and donated to the town of Langenburg in 2004. The swing stands 33 feet high and can rise up to 25 feet!
Wally the Woolly Mammoth
In 1964, the remains of a woolly mammoth were found near Kyle, Saskatchewan. 15 years later, in 1981, a monument was built to commemorate this discovery. Head to Kyle and visit Wally the Woolly Mammoth, standing 12 feet tall, for yourself!
Goodsoil Gus
If you are planning a trip to Meadow Lake Provincial Park, do not forget to visit Lumberjack Gus in Goodsoil. Made from laminated wood by Allen Cop from Fort Assiniboine, Alberta, Gus stands 20 feet tall and wields a 10-foot-long axe. The statue was installed in 1992 to pay tribute to the pioneers of the Goodsoil area.
Giant Hockey Cards
Are you a hockey card collector? Then this roadside attraction is for you. Kelvington, Saskatchewan, is the birthplace of six of Canada’s greatest hockey players from the Kelvington area – Lloyd Gronsdahl, Barry Melrose, Joe Kocur, Wendel Clark, Kerry Clark, and Kory Kocur. To commemorate this, the town constructed giant versions of their hockey cards. Each card stands 8 feet tall.
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Miniature Grain Elevators
A long time ago, grain elevators were in abundance in the Canadian countryside. Today, very few of them are still standing. If you’re interested in checking some of them out, visit the grounds of Adare Museum, Grenfell, where you can find replicas of these elevators.
The Coffee Pot And Cup
Love coffee? Then get to Davidson, Saskatchewan, to see the world’s largest coffee pot, standing 7.3 metres high. A tribute to the town’s hospitality, this landmark has the capacity to fill nearly 150,000 cups of coffee.
Surveyor and Cart and Prairie Lilies
Prairie lilies are one of the most populous flowers in Saskatchewan. You can see a giant version of these beautiful flowers yourself in Chamberlain This sheet metal monument stands 12 feet high and welcomes travellers into the town. You can find these Lillies beside a 12-foot-high Surveyor and Cart statue.
World’s Largest Paperclip
Visit the town of Kipling to see the world’s largest paperclip! The red paperclip was built in 2007 and is 15 feet and 2 inches tall. Made of 3,043 pounds of steel, this paperclip is a fun stop on your trip across Saskatchewan.
Metal Dinosaur
Located in Saskatoon’s industrial area, BN Steel and Metals is home to a T-rex made of recycled metal. Visit this fearsome beast for yourself! Make sure you check out the other sculptures made with recycled metal around the building, too.