Happy Rock, Roadside attraction in Gladstone, Canada.
Happy Rock stands 36 feet tall on Highway 16, featuring a black and white figure holding a towel in one hand while waving with the other.
The statue, constructed from fibreglass and weighing 3,000 pounds, was completed in 1993 after local representatives developed tourism strategies for Gladstone.
Jerry Wickstead created the winning design through a logo contest organized by the Chamber of Commerce in 1984 to represent the town's character.
Located on the northeast side of Highway 16, approximately two hours west of Winnipeg, the statue functions as a visitor information center.
The statue received national recognition when Canada Post featured it on a commemorative stamp in July 2010, marking its importance in Canadian tourism.
Location: Manitoba
GPS coordinates: 50.21990,-98.95310
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:55
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