Peace River, Alberta, Canada: 12 Foot Davis
Bearded "12 Foot Davis" -- he was a real guy -- wears a coonskin cap and a beard. Despite his name he was of normal size, but his wooden statue is 15 feet tall.
- Address:
- 100 Ave., Peace River, AB, Canada
- Directions:
- In Riverfront Park. Take the Peace River exit from Hwy 2. Drive through the roundabout, then continue south for four blocks. Turn right at the stoplight onto 100 Ave. After you pass the Best Canadian Motor Inn on the right, you'll quickly see the Park on the left.
- Admission:
- Free
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12 Foot Davis earned his fortune (and nickname) by claiming a 12-foot-wide strip of land during the Cariboo Gold Rush. He later became an independent trader in the Peace River area. Despite his name he was of normal height, but that sure didn't stop the town of Peace River from putting up a 15.2-foot-tall wooden statue of the guy. His grave site (which was the former location of the statue) is further up the valley.
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