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Gimli Viking

Gimli, Manitoba, Canada
Gimli Viking in Gimli, Manitoba
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Size15 ft
Built1967
TypeGiant people

This 15-foot fibreglass Viking honours Gimli's large Icelandic community. Designed by Gissur Eliasson and sculpted by George Barone, it was unveiled in 1967 by Iceland's president, and a new park was built around it in 2017.

Where is Gimli Viking?

Gimli Viking is in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada. GPS: 50.62977, -96.98680.

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Where is Gimli Viking?

Gimli Viking is in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada. Its GPS position is 50.62977, -96.98680. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.

How big is Gimli Viking?

15 ft.

When was Gimli Viking built?

Gimli Viking dates from 1967.

What other giant roadside attractions are near Gimli Viking?

The closest on our map are Komarno Mosquito in Komarno (about 14 miles away as the crow flies), World's Largest Curling Rock in Arborg (about 22 miles away as the crow flies), Chuck the Channel Catfish in Selkirk (about 34 miles away as the crow flies).

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