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 Big Head - Canmore, Alberta Posted by:  T0SHEA
N 51° 05.366 W 115° 21.334
11U E 615163 N 5661057
Big Head is located at 8th Street and Spring Creek Drive in the community of Canmore. Do not trip over him you might wake him up. You can visit Big Head at any time.
Waymark Code: WMYXKE
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 08/07/2018
Views: 4
We visited Canmore on our way home from Edmonton. I read about Big Head at Roadside America, but did not realize it was so BIG.
"Alan Henderson, an artist from Alberta, was commissioned to build a sculpture for the town of Canmore and found inspiration in the town’s name. It’s named after Ceannmore on the northwest shore of Scotland, which was in turn named after King Malcolm III, who was also called Malcolm Canmore.
In Gaelic, Ceannmore means “big head,” and that’s exactly what Henderson produced. The Big Head sculpture weighs nine tonnes and looks like he’s emerging from the ground. His eyes are closed, and he appears to be in deep contemplation.
Henderson modeled the head on a friend, and it was carved from blue granite with the help of Chinese craftsmen. The Big Head has become a symbol of the town since its installation in 2008, and the community pitches in to help it accessorize. During the winter, people dress the head in a warm cap; in the summer he prefers a pirate outfit.Source: Atlas Obscura
Price of Admission: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Roadside Attractions Website: [Web Link]
Weekday Hours: Not listed
Weekend Hours: Not listed
Location Website: Not listed
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