Alberta’s Big Icons – Roadside Legends & Photo-Op Treasures

Themed Photo Stop Map | Province-Wide Road Trip Challenge

Alberta doesn’t just do things big — it builds them giant. From food statues to cultural symbols, our highways are lined with oversized icons that turn small towns into must-stop destinations. These quirky landmarks are part history, part community pride, and 100% road trip fun.

This isn’t a circle tour. The Big Icons Themed Photo Stop Map covers the entire province, challenging you to collect photos of Alberta’s boldest roadside treasures. And while you’re at it — enter your shots in the Rumble Alberta Photo Contest for a chance to win!

🌟 Big Icons You Can’t Miss

• 🥚 Vegreville Pysanka – world’s largest Ukrainian Easter egg

• 🌭 Mundare Sausage – a towering tribute to local food tradition

• 🥟 Glendon Perogy – fork included!

• 🦖 Drumheller T-Rex – climb inside for a badlands panorama - soon to be removed 

• 🔥 Donalda Oil Lamp – world’s largest, glowing over prairie fields

• 🛸 St. Paul UFO Landing Pad – intergalactic welcome mat

• 🍄 Vilna Mushrooms – paying homage to a quirky prairie crop

• 🦆 Andrew Mallard – a prairie bird gone mega-sized

And that’s just the start — dozens more icons are scattered across Alberta, each one a perfect excuse to pull over and snap a shot.

🚗 Rumble Alberta Photo Contest
Every photo you take at these icons is a chance to win. Just upload your best shots at rumblealberta.com/photo-contest.

How it works:

1. Explore Alberta’s Big Icons with the Photo Stop Map.

2. Snap creative photos — bonus points for fun angles, sunrise/sunset, or including your bike/ride.

3. Upload to the contest site (multiple entries allowed).

4. Winners chosen by public voting — not random draw.

Prizes:

• 🥇 1st Place – $2,500 Alberta Vacation Package

• 🥈 2nd Place – $1,500 Alberta Getaway

• 🥉 3rd Place – $500 Road Trip Bonus

Eligibility: Must be a registered Rumble Alberta member.

Timeline: Winners announced March 2026; travel between April–October 2026.

☕ Hidden Gems Along the Way
Not all icons are world-famous — some are hidden gems worth the detour:

• Sangudo Sundial – small-town science in giant form

• Grimshaw Mile Zero Monument – gateway to the Mackenzie Highway

• Elk Point Anchors – prairie meets naval history

• Foremost Windmill – prairie power remembered

• Medicine Hat Teepee – the Saamis Teepee, tallest in the world

📸 Pro Tip:
Don’t just snap and run. Frame your ride, friends, or gear into the photo, or wait for golden hour to make Alberta’s giants glow. The more creative your entry, the better your shot at prizes.

Map: Themed Photo Stop Map – Big Icons
Icons & Towns (sample highlights): Vegreville (Pysanka), Mundare (Sausage), Glendon (Perogy), Drumheller (T-Rex), Donalda (Oil Lamp), St. Paul (UFO), Vilna (Mushrooms), Andrew (Mallard), Medicine Hat (Teepee), Grimshaw (Mile Zero), Sangudo (Sundial), Elk Point (Anchors).