World's Largest Mushrooms - Vilna, Alberta
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N 54° 07.023 W 111° 55.196
12U E 439868 N 5996935
The World's Largest Mushrooms are located 1 block east of Main Street.
Waymark Code: WMH1JB
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 05/06/2013
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We were on the hunt for the World's Largest, we even bought a book listing most of them in Canada.
We both enjoy mushrooms, and thought it fitting to visit these amazing mushrooms. Though the area is known for hunting mushrooms, we were there too late in the season. We are avid mushroom hunters ourselves.
If you look for edible mushrooms, please read a guide to hunting mushrooms first. There are some that are very poisonous and look like the edible ones. If you have the opportunity to look for mushrooms with an experienced mushroom hunter, you are well advised to seek their help. Please be careful.
The World's Largest Mushrooms were constructed in 1993 as a symbol of the excellent mushroom picking in the area. They stand 20 feet high with a spread of 15 feet and weigh 18,000 lbs. They were built by local artists and tradesmen in 1993 at a cost of $28,000.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
24/7/365.25
Admission Prices:
Free
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Up to 1 hour
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
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