At 30 feet tall, it is the world's largest coin. It was made by nickel mining company Inco in 1964.
2. Birthplace of Winnie the Pooh
Answer: White River
Harry Colebourn, a soldier from Winnipeg, purchased a black bear in White River on his way to World War 1. He named it Winnie after his hometown. A statue of Winnie the Pooh now stands, with his friends, in White River.
3. The CN Tower
Answer: Toronto
The CN Tower held the record for the world's tallest free-standing structure for 32 years, from 1975 until 2007, when it was surpassed by the Burj Khalifa. It was the world's tallest tower until 2009 when it was surpassed by the Canton Tower.
4. Parliament Hill
Answer: Ottawa
Home to Canada's federal government, the Parliament Buildings on Parliament Hill were constructed from 1859-1867; it was the largest construction project in North America at that time.
5. Canada's Wonderland
Answer: Vaughn
Canada's Wonderland spans over 330 acres and features more than 200 attractions, making it the largest theme park in Canada. Opened in 1981, it has become a popular destination for families and thrill-seekers alike, attracting millions of visitors each year.
The park is home to 18 roller coasters, including some of the tallest and fastest in North America, such as Leviathan and Yukon Striker.
6. Fort Henry
Answer: Kingston
This fortification was constructed during the War of 1812 to protect the Kingston Royal Naval Dockyard (the site of the present-day Royal Military College of Canada) on Point Frederick from a possible American attack during the war, and to monitor maritime traffic on the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario.
7. 28 foot Canada Goose
Answer: Wawa
Interesting statue overlooking highway 17 at the entrance to Wawa. Wawa takes its name from the Ojibwe word for "wild goose", wewe. Wawa was defined as wild goose in "The Song of Hiawatha". On July 5, 2010, Canada Post made a commemorative stamp of the Wawa Goose as part of its Roadside Attractions collection.
8. Springbank Snow Countess Cow
Answer: Woodstock
Springbank Snow Countess Cow was the world's record lifetime producer of butterfat. She was a lifetime champion over all other breeds. This was the highest lifetime total for milk and butterfat then, a record that wasn't broken for nearly two decades.
She was valued at $25,000 in her prime and passed away in 1936. The statue was unveiled on August 4, 1937 before a crowd of about 500 people and remains a symbol of Woodstock and Oxford County's strong agricultural interests.
9. Terry Fox Monument
Answer: Thunder Bay
The Terry Fox Monument is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and commemorates Terry Fox's courageous journey to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. The statue, created by sculptor Manfred Pervich, was unveiled in 1982 and stands approximately 9 feet tall. It marks the spot where Fox was forced to stop his run on September 1, 1980, due to the return of his cancer.
10. Jumbo the Elephant Monument
Answer: St. Thomas
The statue was commissioned by the city of St. Thomas, Ontario to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Jumbo, a circus elephant that was killed in the community after being struck by a train.
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