Giants of the Prairies facts for kids
"Giants of the Prairies" is a fun song by a Canadian polka band called the Kubasonics. This song tells the story of many huge "world's biggest" statues and structures you can find along the roads in Western Canada. Many of these amazing roadside attractions are in small towns, especially those where many Ukrainian Canadians live.
What are Roadside Giants?
Roadside giants are huge statues or objects built to attract visitors to a town. They are often the "world's biggest" version of something important to that community. Imagine driving along and suddenly seeing a giant perogy or a huge dinosaur! These unique landmarks make road trips exciting and help people remember the towns they visit.
Some Amazing Giants You Can Find
Here are some of the incredible giant roadside attractions mentioned in the song, and where you can find them:
- World's Largest Beaver
* You can find this giant beaver in Beaverlodge, Alberta. It's a perfect mascot for a town named Beaverlodge!
- World's Largest Bee
* Buzz over to Falher, Alberta to see this enormous bee. Falher is known for its honey production, so a giant bee makes perfect sense!
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- World's Largest Bunnock
* In Macklin, Saskatchewan, you'll discover the world's largest bunnock. Bunnock is a game played with horse ankle bones, popular in some parts of Canada.
- World's Largest Coke Can
* Thirsty? Visit Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, where you can see a giant Coke can. It used to be a water tower!
- World's Largest Dinosaur
* Roar into Drumheller, Alberta, home to the world's largest dinosaur! This town is famous for its dinosaur fossils, so a giant T-Rex fits right in.
- World's Largest Kubasa
* Head to Mundare, Alberta, to see the world's largest kubasa, a type of sausage. This giant celebrates the Ukrainian heritage of the area.
- World's Largest Mallard Duck
* Quack! In Andrew, Alberta, you'll find a huge mallard duck sculpture. It has a wingspan of 23 feet (7.2 meters) and weighs one tonne!
- World's Largest Mushroom
* Look up in Vilna, Alberta, and you'll spot the world's largest mushrooms. These towering fungi are 20 feet high and 5 feet wide!
- World's Largest Oil Can
* In Rocanville, Saskatchewan, you can see a massive oil can. This giant landmark represents the oil industry important to the region.
- World's Largest Oil Lamp
* Shine a light on Donalda, Alberta, where the world's largest oil lamp stands tall. It's a bright symbol for the town.
- World's Tallest Teepee
* Visit Medicine Hat, Alberta, to see the Saamis Teepee, which is the world's tallest teepee. It's a powerful symbol of Indigenous culture.
- World's First UFO Landing Pad
* Are you ready for aliens? St. Paul, Alberta, has the world's first UFO Landing Pad, opened in 1967! It's a fun spot for sci-fi fans.
- Giant Perogy
* In Glendon, Alberta, you'll find a giant perogy, a delicious dumpling popular in Ukrainian cuisine. This one is 27 feet tall!
- Giant Vegreville Egg (Pysanka)
* The town of Vegreville, Alberta, is home to a stunning giant pysanka, a traditional Ukrainian Easter egg. It's a beautiful piece of art.
- Giant Potatoes
* In Vauxhall, Alberta, you can see giant potatoes. This celebrates the area's farming heritage and its important potato crops.
- Giant Replica of the USS Enterprise
* For Star Trek fans, Vulcan, Alberta, has a giant replica of the USS Enterprise starship! It's a must-see for anyone who loves space adventures.
- Canada's Largest Dragonfly
* Find another impressive dragonfly sculpture in Wabamun, Alberta. It's Canada's largest, showcasing the beauty of nature.
- Canada's Second Largest Moose, "Mac the Moose"
* Say hello to "Mac the Moose" in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. He's Canada's second largest moose and a very popular photo spot!
More Giants to Discover
Many other towns in the Prairies also have their own unique giant attractions. These include:
- World's Largest Badminton Racket in St. Albert, Alberta
- World's Largest Honey Bee in Tisdale, Saskatchewan
- World's Largest Blue Heron in Barrhead, Alberta
- World's Largest Border Markers in Lloydminster
- World's Largest Bucking Saddle Bronc and Rider, "The Legacy," in Ponoka, Alberta
- World's Largest Curling Rock in Arborg, Manitoba
- World's Largest Chuckwagon in Dewberry, Alberta
- World's Largest Dragonfly in Wabamun, Alberta (another one!)
- World's Largest Fire Hydrant in Elm Creek, Manitoba
- World's Largest Animated Grizzly Bear in Innisfail, Alberta
- World's Largest Geese in Hanna, Alberta
- World's Largest Golf Tee in Trochu, Alberta
- World's Largest Mosquito in Komarno, Manitoba
- World's Largest Oil Derrick in Redwater, Alberta
- World's Largest painting on an easel (a reproduction of Van Gogh's Sunflowers) in Altona, Manitoba
- World's Largest Piggy Bank in Coleman, Alberta
- World's Largest Putter in Bow Island, Alberta
- World's Largest Softball, "Susie," in Chauvin, Alberta
- World's Largest Railroad Spike in Hines Creek, Alberta
- World's Largest Sundial in Lloydminster
- World's Largest Wagon Wheel and Pick in Fort Assiniboine, Alberta
- World's Largest Western Boot in Edmonton, Alberta
- Giant Horse in Irricana, Alberta
- David Thompson Monument in Lac La Biche, Alberta
- Giant Pumpkin in Smoky Lake, Alberta
- Giant gopher in Torrington, Alberta
- The Happy Rock in Gladstone, Manitoba
- Canada's Largest Baseball Bat in Battleford, Saskatchewan
- Canada's Largest Buffalo in Wainwright, Alberta
- Battle between Bear and Swan in Swan Hills, Alberta
- Giant Skunk, "Squirt," in Beiseker, Alberta
- Canada's Largest Baseball Glove in Heisler, Alberta
These "giants" are a fun part of Canadian culture, especially in the Prairies. They show the creativity and pride of local communities!
