Beaverlodge celebrated its 75th Anniversary of incorporation on July 21, 2004, and part of their celebration included the unveiling of a Giant Beaver Sculpture on their highway corridor.
The Beaver is a remarkable roadside attraction surrounded by interpretive signage (history, habitat, behavior of the animal, along with Town information). It is a must see in Northwestern Alberta on your way up the Alaska Highway.
The "Beaver Project" was initiated by a local entrepreneur Alex Lojczyc, who had always dreamed of giving Beaverlodge something to bolster town spirits and encourage tourists to visit our pretty little town. It all began in February, 2004 when the idea took shape.
The Beaverlodge Beaver is an engineering marvel. It took 90 gallons of polyurethane to coat, approx. 13 gallons of paint, and 18 blocks of foam to make the sculpture. Heavy Industries in Calgary built the beaver in two section, the beaver and the log. The site was prepared by Dick's Sand and Gravel.
Measurements:
The beaver weighs: 1,500 lbs
The log weighs 1,500 lbs
Beaver is: 18' long
10' wide
10' high
Log is: 5' high
20' long
On July 16th, 2004, the magnificent Beaver Sculpture was hauled in by Domart Energy by truck from Calgary through Edmonton, then up Highway 43 to Beaverlodge, AB.
From the Town of Beaverlodge