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Giant Squid of Thimble Tickle

Glovers Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Giant Squid of Thimble Tickle in Glovers Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador
Photo: Julie Potton, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Size55 ft long
Built2001
TypeGiant animals

A life-size giant squid sculpture marks the spot where a huge squid was reportedly hauled ashore in 1878. Saskatchewan artist Don Foulds shaped it from wire mesh and concrete, finishing it in 2001; it is about 55 feet long.

Where is Giant Squid of Thimble Tickle?

Giant Squid of Thimble Tickle is in Glovers Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. GPS: 49.45385, -55.48275.

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Where is Giant Squid of Thimble Tickle?

Giant Squid of Thimble Tickle is in Glovers Harbour, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Its GPS position is 49.45385, -55.48275. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is Giant Squid of Thimble Tickle?

55 ft long.

When was Giant Squid of Thimble Tickle built?

Giant Squid of Thimble Tickle dates from 2001.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Giant Squid of Thimble Tickle?

The closest on our map are World's Largest Fiddle in Sydney (about 317 miles away as the crow flies), The World's Largest Lobster in Shediac (about 476 miles away as the crow flies), Restigouche Sam in Campbellton (about 519 miles away as the crow flies).

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