This is a great place for a stopover during your road trip. The loonie monument is gigantic and fun to take perspective photos. There are enough car parking spaces and there is also a clean public restroom near by. we also found there was a marshland boardwalk nearby but we didn’t try it as we were already hungover from our trip. There are a couple of small restaurants and shops nearby if you want check out. Definite must visit place if you are going...
Read moreNice monument of the loonie in a small park with a conservation area and wetlands near by. The wetland boardwalk area was closed when we went so I can't comment on that portion of the park. A lot of detail in the coin itself and I found it very impressive that it was identical to the real thing. If you can, come give it a glimpse. I have found the Toonie monument and the Big Nickel monument as well on our road trippin journey. Enjoy...
Read moreStopped here on the way from Sudbury to Sault Ste. Marie, where I learned that local artist Robert Ralph Carmichael designed the loonie ($1 coin) and was the sculptor of this monument. Apart from taking a photo, you can have a picnic and go for a hike. I also appreciated the humor of this site's sign, which poked fun at Sudbury by saying the Big Loonie was worth 20 times more than...
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