Road-trip season is in full swing, reminding many Canadian travellers it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.
But let’s face it: When you’re driving down a long stretch of highway for hours at a time, sometimes the journey can get a tad monotonous.
That’s where Big Things come in. You know, those massive roadside monuments and statues that demand your attention when you drive by, offering a precious chance to stretch your legs and snap a photo to put in the family album. A flying saucer, a gargantuan gnome or even a giant blueberry could pop up quickly on the horizon.
With countless monuments to choose from, we asked Globe readers to share their favourite attractions everyone should see at some point, and you delivered. Some are quirky, some are colossal and all 100-per-cent Canadian.
From coast to coast, here are 16 attractions to make the trip worth your while.
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