Larger Than Life: 15 Incredible Photos of Big Things Across Canada
Updated: Dec. 07, 2021
We asked you to capture the country’s biggest things—and you delivered. From super-sized roadside attractions to enormous rock formations, these photos from Our Canada readers are proof that bigger really *is* better!
Rolling giants
Erla McCormick of Sarnia, Ont., found inspiration in the hayfields of nearby Bayfield.
Twisted roots
Less than an hour drive from Vancouver lies Rolley Lake Provincial Park, where photographer Alexandra Fontaine captured these oh-so big tree roots!
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Mountains beyond mountains
Kayla Cuddy of Harlowe, Ont., writes: “These big, beautiful mountains make the rest of the world seem very small at Moraine Lake in Banff, Alberta!”
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Big chair
This giant Muskoka chair outside of the Kicking Horse Hotel in Golden, B.C., was too awesome not to take a photo of. Thanks to Deb Sandau of Red Deer for sharing!
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Tourist season
Mike Lane of Saanichton, B.C., writes: “Visits by cruise ships are a time of excitement for Victorians as shops are filled by tourists. There’s a vibrancy in the whole downtown area!”
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The torch
Paula Eves of Sarnia, Ont., captured this photo of the Olympic Cauldron in Vancouver Harbour to commemorate the 2010 Winter Games. Great shot!
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Freestanding
With a height of 553 metres at its highest point, the CN Tower more than deserves its “big” reputation—it’s still the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere, after all!
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Water wheel
The Perry Creek Water Wheel in Fort Steele, B.C., is 32 feet in diameter and seven feet in width. It can produce 68 horsepower to drive two water pumps, which in turn can raise 600 gallons a minute from the mine shaft.
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Mother Nature
Alberta’s famed Athabasca Falls looks more vibrant than ever in this shot by James Pollock.
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A sight to behold
Rising 15 metres above the shores of the Saint John River, the world’s largest axe is also one of Canada’s most unique tourist attractions.
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New friends
As photographer Cat Taylor’s shot proves, a photo really is worth a thousand words.
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The big rock
November’s “Big” Theme Pic Challenge is definitely felt in this shot of Alberta’s “Okotoks Erratic.” Thanks to photographer Joyce Stolte for sharing!
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Tree fingers
Isabelle Marozzo of Norland, Ont., writes: “While taking a walk, I laid down and captured these trees reaching out for the sky.” Thanks for sharing, Isabelle!
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Harvest moon
Fans of autumn are definitely swooning over this photo by Lynn Mabley of Hinton, Alta.
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Rubber duckie
Alan Cheng of Scarborough, Ont., writes: “This big inflatable rubber duck was stationed at Toronto Harbour Front in the summer of 2017 to celebrate the 150th birthday of Canada!”
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