Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, Canada: Glooscap, Giant Red Indian God
Blood red, 20 feet tall, wears a loin cloth and booties, and has the unbalanced human proportions of nonprofessional statuary. An accompanying sign explains that it is Glooscap, "chief god of the Mic Mac."
- Address:
- Upper Main St., Parrsboro, NS, Canada
- Directions:
- North end of town. On the east side of Upper Main St. just north of its intersection with Eastern Ave.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Glooscap is an important legendary figure of the Bay of Fundy's mi'kmaq people. Since 1972 this 20-ft. tall artistic sculpture of Glooscap has stood to remind everyone of the importance of cultural connections.
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