Bow Island, Alberta

30-foot tall sunflower sculpture

Dec 13 – One story told about the naming of Bow Island is that the communities of Grassy Lake, approximately 25 km (16 mi) to the west, and Bow Island had their respective names mixed up.  An island named "Bow Island" is located north of Grassy Lake near the confluence of the Bow River and the Oldman River, while a low depression south of the town of Bow Island is named "Grassy Lake".

Bow Island is known for its dry edible bean industry. A 5.5 metre (18 ft) tall statue of the mascot "Pinto MacBean" greets everyone coming into town.  The town also has a replica oil derrick and the “world's largest” golf putter.  In fact, Albertans seem to have a fascination with building giant replicas of ordinary things.  Take a look at Big Things in Alberta.

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