Canada's Largest Buffalo Statue, Wainwright, Alberta
Erected to symbolize North America's largest living land mammal. There are also live buffalo available at the Bud Cotton Buffalo Paddock in town or at Elk Island National Park.
Large Canadian Oil Derrick, Redwater, Alberta
Erected in 1948 to symbolize the first oil strike that brought wealth to the region. 168 feet high
Canada's 2nd Largest Train Trestle (Fabyan), Wainwright, Alberta
Located near Wainwright off Highway 14. ~35 trains cross here daily
North America Most Churches, Lamont County, Alberta
There are more churches here per capita than anywhere in North America.
Other Interesting Points of Interest
Angus Shaw Statue, Bonnyville, Alberta
Located at the Bonnyville Museum. Erected to honor the explorer and fur trader. 7m high
Peter Fidler Statue, Elk Point, Alberta
Located on Highway 41. Erected to honor the explorer and map maker. 32 feet high
Cree Indian Metal Sculpture, Saddle Lake, Alberta
Located in front of the Manitoukihew Centre. Erected to symbolize the cultural and traditional identity of the Cree.
Pumpkin Park, Smoky Lake, Alberta
Located in downtown Smoky Lake. Erected in 2004 as a monument to the successful Annual Great White North Pumpkin Fair - featuring 7 large pumpkins with the tallest standing 9 feet high and all weighing over 32,000 lbs.
Giant Badminton Racquet, St. Albert, Alberta
Located at 80 Boudreau Road in St. Albert.
Our Lady of the Highway Shrine, Vegreville, Alberta
Located on Highway 16 near Vegreville. This religious monument is the only one of it's kind in Canada.
RCMP Memorial Statue, Waskatenau, Alberta
Located south and east on the Victoria Trail. Erected in 1998 to symbolize the contributions of the RCMP. Stands over 14.5 feet high.