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Prayer Mountain Retreat
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Oct29

Prayer Mountain Retr...

posted by wendyvee

Prayer Mountain Retreat & Motel 47379 Homestead Road Steeves Mountain New Brunswick, Canada submitted by: “Jo,eh”   Just look at teeny-tiny Jo in front of this teeny-tiny church. Prayer Mountain Retreat is part of MHOP (Maritime House of Prayer). Tags: Canada, Church, Jo,...

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The Consuls of Lac Saint-Jean
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Oct03

The Consuls of Lac S...

posted by wendyvee

Lac Saint-Jean Consul Statues 100 Route des Trappistes Dolbeau-Mistassini, Quebec, Canada submitted by “Jo, eh”   Frequent contributor, Jo, is back with some very unique-looking statues that are currently on the grounds of the Monastère Notre-Dame de Mistassini. I have to...

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World’s Largest Axe
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Jul24

World’s Larges...

posted by wendyvee

World’s Largest Axe 152 Otis Drive Nackawic, New Brunswick, Canada submitted by “Jo, Eh” Frequent contributor Jo, shares the World’s Largest Axe! The town of Nackawic was created in the late 1960’s to accommodate those who were forced to relocate as the result of...

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Giant Guitar
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Sep06

Giant Guitar

posted by wendyvee

Sun-N-Shade Camping 23714 Highway 1 Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island Canada submitted by “Jo, eh” wendyvee says: RoadsideWonder’s Canadian Correspondent, Jo, contributes this cute guitar sign from the Sun-N-Shade campground in Borden-Carleton. The Sun-N-Shade Campground combines...

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World’s Largest Gold Pan
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Aug24

World’s Larges...

posted by wendyvee

World’s Largest Gold Pan Mile 1093 – Alaska Highway Burwash Landing, Yukon Canada submitted by “GoldenRev” (James) wendyvee says: Yay! Our very first “wonder” in The Yukon – thanks to GoldenRev! Every time I see the word “Yukon”, I...

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Big Cow on the Roof!
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Aug18

Big Cow on the Roof!

posted by wendyvee

Jo found this lovely bovine specimen in Cavendish, PEI at “Cows Ice Cream” Visit  “Cows” online for history and funky merchandise! Jo recently sent some updates! More views of the cow on the roof at the Cavendish location … … and check out the big cow at...

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Wicker Motorcycle
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Jul06

Wicker Motorcycle

posted by wendyvee

Wicker Motorcycle (spotted on Water Street during 2010 Atlanticade Festival) St Andrews, New Brunswick   Canada submitted by “Jo,eh” wendyvee says: Just in time for Atlanticade 2011, we’ll roll back the calendar to Jo’s visit in 2010. She spotted this fantabulous wicker motorcycle...

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Sussex – The Mural Capital Part 2
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Apr07

Sussex – The M...

posted by wendyvee

The Mural Capital of Atlantic Canada – Part 2 Sussex, stuff New Brunswick, store Canada submitted by: “Jo, cialis eh” wendyvee says: Jo shared some fabulous shots of the Sussex Murals! Click here to see Part 1 Jo says: I rode to Sussex one afternoon just to see the murals. Sussex is the the...

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B-B-Birdfest Collection at Kingsbrae Garden
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Mar11

B-B-Birdfest Collect...

posted by wendyvee

Kingsbrae Horticultural Garden 220 King Street St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada submitted by: “Jo, eh” wendyvee says: Jo captured these way-cool bird, bat, and butterfly houses at the Kingsbrae Horticultural Garden in St. Andrews, New Brunswick! I love this one … made from...

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Sussex – The Mural Capital
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Mar04

Sussex – The M...

posted by wendyvee

The Mural Capital of Atlantic Canada – Part 1 Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada submitted by: “Jo, eh” wendyvee says: Yay! Frequent “Roadside Wonder-er” and all-around awesome Peep, Jo, is back with some fabulous shots of the Sussex Murals! Because there are so many...

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The Audience at Rogers Centre
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Sep02

The Audience at Roge...

posted by wendyvee

“The Audience” Sculpture Rogers Centre Toronto, Ontario – Canada submitted by “SkyKing96” (Ray) wendyvee says: Ray is great about sharing “roadside wonders” with me — and when I saw that he posted a picture of The Audienceon Facebook, I instantly fell in...

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The Terex Titan!
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Jul13

The Terex Titan!

posted by wendyvee

The Terex Titan “World’s Largest Truck” Sparwood, British Columbia Canada submitted by “Sandinmyboots” (Paula)   Paula says: Here it is! The one with the front view of truck is Travis. The pic with the side view is me along with tiniest car 🙂 The fella in there told us...

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Glooscap, the Mi’kmaq God of Creation
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Aug26

Glooscap, the MiR...

posted by wendyvee

Glooscap (Kluscap) Statue Glooscap Heritage Centre Truro, Nova Scotia submitted by “Jo,eh”   Jo spots another perfect “Big Guy” for RoadsideWonders! The Glooscap Heritage Centre website explains that: Kluscap (Glooscap) is an Abenaki word meaning “Man from nothing”. Glooscap,...

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Giant Blueberry!
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Jul17

Giant Blueberry!

posted by wendyvee

Giant Blueberry Oxford, Nova Scotia Canada submitted by “Jo, eh”   Jo says: I got this GIANT Blueberry in Oxford, Nova Scotia. Oxford is the Blueberry Capital of Canada! wendyvee says: If you are in the area, check out The Wild Blueberry & Maple Centre too!     Tags:...

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The World’s Largest Coin!
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Jul16

The World’s La...

posted by wendyvee

Gigantic Canadian Nickel Dynamic Earth Science Center Sudbury, Ontario submitted by “Sandra Merrikin” Sandra shares this huge nickel at the Dynamic Earth Science Center in Sudbury, Ontario! It’s a 30′ foot replica of a 1951 Canadian nickel. Learn more about the Sudbury...

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Wilmont Inukshuk
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Jul16

Wilmont Inukshuk

posted by wendyvee

Tire Store Inukshuk Wilmont, Nova Scotia submitted by “Jo,eh” Inukshuk are really retro! 🙂  Jo found this one outside of a tire store in Wilmont, Nova Scotia! You don’t know what an Inukshuk is? Let me educate you. Tags: Canada, Jo, Nova...

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Malabeam Indian Maiden
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Jul14

Malabeam Indian Maid...

posted by wendyvee

Malabeam Indian Maiden Statue Grand-Sault/Grand Falls New Brunswick, Canada submitted by “Jo,eh”   Jo says: Snagged this in Grand Falls, New Brunswick.  The sky was getting black, so I decided to call it a night on my recent trip, coming home from Ontario. This is the first time...

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World’s Largest Easter Egg!
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Jun16

World’s Larges...

posted by wendyvee

Giant Ukrainian Egg Vegreville, Alberta Canada submitted by “msteidl” (Mark) Mark says:  The actual name for these Easter eggs is “pysanka”, and this photo was taken by me one winter morning when I was travelling near the town and decided just to stop in to get a picture of it. I...

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Giant Muskoka Chair!
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May28

Giant Muskoka Chair!

posted by wendyvee

Giant Muskoka Chair Muskoka Region Ontario, try Canada submitted by “Jo, there eh” Jo sends a photo of a giant Muskoka chair (alternately called an “Adirondack chair”) that she took in 2007. Learn more about the Muskoka Region. Tags: Canada, chair, Jo,...

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Kinmount Big Chair
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Jan16

Kinmount Big Chair

posted by wendyvee

Kinmount Big Chair Kinmount, patient Ontario, Canada submitted by: “Sandra M” Sandra submitted this adorable picture. She was relaxing in a giant chair in Kinmount, Ontario. wendyvee says: How cute is this pic? : ) Tags: Canada, chair, Ontario,...

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Big Fisherman
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Aug24

Big Fisherman

posted by wendyvee

The Cove Motel Auld’s Cove Nova Scotia, Canada submitted by “Jo,eh”     Jo captured this BIG fisherman in front of the Cove Motel. According to The Cove’s website: The Mariner stands 16 feet tall and weighs nearly nine tons, including the granite it stands...

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Zippo Lighter Flag Mosaics
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May20

Zippo Lighter Flag M...

posted by wendyvee

Zippo American Flag Zippo/Case Visitors Center Bradford, Pennsylvania   An American flag created by 3 Zippo employees using over 3000 lighters. And for our Canadian friends . . . Tags: Bradford, Canada, Museum, Pennsylvania, wendyvee,...

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Giant Scugog Mallard
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Aug14

Giant Scugog Mallard

posted by wendyvee

Huge Mallard Scugog Island, Ontario, Canada submitted by “Jo,eh” Jo found this amazingly large mallard beside a barn on Scugog Island!  Take a Scugog Island cruise (don’t you just love the word “Scugog”!)   Tags: bird, Canada, duck, Jo, mallard,...

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Orillia Polar Bear
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Aug14

Orillia Polar Bear

posted by wendyvee

Enormous Polar Bear Orillia, Ontario submitted by “Jo, order eh” Rumble Sisters “Operator”, “Chuckles”, and “Jo,eh” found this big polar bear just outside of Orillia.   See some more great Orillia pics here       Tags: bear, Canada, Jo,...

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