Destinations
Must See Canadian Roadside Attractions
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Along the highways in Canada you find all sorts of things that insist you pull over to take a look: vendors with fresh berries and corn, a field of wheat or one of the hundreds of Canadian roadside attractions.
Visit these seven roadside attractions for a little break from driving or make them your ultimate destination after a day out on the road.
Vegreville, Alberta – The World’s Largest Pysanka
Just off the highway between Edmonton and Lloydminster, you’ll find Vegreville’s Pysanka. The Pysanka is an Ukrainian Easter Egg. It weights 5,000 pounds and is composed of 524 different star patterns. It’s a marvel to look at, fun to take pictures with and to make your visit even better, the park surrounding the Pysanka is perfect for a picnic lunch off the highway where everyone, the kids included, can safely stretch their legs.
The Home of Wiarton Willie
If you’re driving near Wiarton, Ontario, you should stop in to see the home of Canada’s own Wiarton Willie. While predicting the coming of spring only happens once a year on Groundhog Day, on any day of the year you can visit a way larger than life-sized stone carving of Wiarton Willie himself. The picturesque view behind the statue backs onto Colpoy’s Bay and the famous Niagra Escarpment.
Newfoundland’s Giant Squid
Get your photo taken with a Giant Squid in Glover’s Harbour in Newfoundland. Then tell all your friends and family that sea-monsters are real! This 55-foot statue is the same size as the world record holding giant squid, which was found near Glover’s Harbour in 1878. With the tentacles sprawled around the body, you can have the whole family in the shot somewhere, hanging off of, or standing next to, one of the Giant Squid’s many arms.
World’s Largest Fiddle In Nova Scotia
When you’re travelling around Nova Scotia, make plans to stop in Sydney on Cape Breton Island for the night. You’ll want to see the World’s Largest Fiddle both during the day as you stroll along the waterfront and at night when it’s fully illuminated. It’s over 42 feet high and a special treat for the musically minded.
Stop For A Weber’s Burger
On Highway 11 in Ontario, there is a sight to be seen. A pedestrian walkway named the Weber’s bridge, built in 1983, carries hungry travellers to the best burger you’ll ever find off the highway no matter if you’re heading north or south along the road. There’s plenty of parking, but don’t be alarmed if you see a crowd outside Weber’s all day. There’s also plenty of green space and picnic tables to enjoy a meal before getting back in the car.
See Ogopogo In Kelowna, BC
Be one of the six people yearly who spot the legendary water-monster, Ogopogo. You could spend the day watching the water for a glimpse of Ogopogo and come away empty handed. Or you could make the big score and take a blurry photo or two. If you’re not lucky enough to experience a sighting of Canada’s most famous water-monster, you can always snap a picture or two next to huge statue in City Park. For anyone who’s obsessed with the Loch Ness Monster, introduce them to Ogopogo and you’ll be sure to have smiles all day long.
Niagara Falls
The great waterfall, Niagara Falls, is one of those roadside attractions that attract visitors by the millions to witness the water flowing over the horseshoe shaped Canadian side of the falls. If you’re driving through Niagara Falls, be sure to get out of the car and take a photograph with this massive waterfall. If you’ve got more time on your hands, a ride in the Maid of the Mist or a helicopter ride above the falls is breathtaking!
Things To See And Do
There are so many things to see and do when driving around Canada, from statues of squids, beavers and giant eggs, to a famous burger, to one of Canada’s most visited sights, Niagara Falls. Before you set out on your next road trip, do a little research into what amazing roadside attractions are waiting for you just a little way off the highway.
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