Altona, Manitoba, Canada: World's Tallest Painting on an Easel (In Transition)
In 1998 artist Cameron Cross created a 76-foot-tall easel to hold a replica Van Gogh painting in recognition of Altona as the Sunflower Capital of Canada. Damaged by a windstorm in 2025; the town plans to have it back up in 2026.
- Directions:
- In a small park on 10th Ave. NE and the corner of 5th St. NE in the town of Altona.
- Admission:
- Free.
- Status:
- In Transition
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The easel remains but the painting is no longer there.
[Cheryl Krause, 06/20/2025]
Great place to snap some photos after crossing the border into Canada!
[Bianca Giron, 07/29/2023]
One of Cameron Cross's Van Gogh easel structures. This easel stands at 76 feet 6 inches and was erected in 1998. The painting celebrates Altona's reputation as the Sunflower Capital of Canada. Cross has erected other giant easels, including the largest in Goodland, Kansas.
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Two separate windstorms in early 2025 punched holes in the easel's 24-by-32-foot canvas. The town took down the painting, but plans to have it repaired and back up in 2026.