The Breadalbane Giant - Fergus, Ontario
Posted by: J.A.R.S.
N 43° 42.099 W 080° 22.871
17T E 549861 N 4838922
The Breadalbane Giant, a large a Scottish warrior that was carved out of a 200-year-old maple tree in front of the Fergus establishment.
Location: 487 St. Andrew Street W., Fergus, Ontario
Waymark Code: WMRQF
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 09/29/2006
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Nick and Sean Kosonic carved a statue into a tree in front of the Breadalbane Inn in Fergus Ontario. The event was a fundraiser for the Groves Memorial Hospital. For $200 or more you may have your name permanently placed on the 'Shield of Honour' (see gallery). The unveiling and dedication occurred on August 24 2006. 487 St. Andrew St. W., Fergus
Breadalbane Giant Now a Fergus Landmark (news article: Wellington Advisor):
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The Giant's official name is George Fergusson, The Defender of Blairgowrie, named after the brother of one of the co-founders of Fergus, who once resided in the Breadalbane building.