Town of Boissevain, Manitoba

Western Painted Turtle (Tommy)

Turtle © 1999 Samson YeeTurtle © June 2003 David Yanciw
Designer: George Barone (Barone Sculptures of Winnipeg)

When Built: 1974

Dimensions:
Height: 22 Feet (7 Metres)
Width: 9 Feet (2.7 Metres)
Length: 10 Feet (3.0 Metres)
Weight: 9,921 Pounds (4,500 Kilograms)

Construction Materials:
Fibre Resin and Fibreglass

Location:
SE corner of Mountain Street and Mill Road (Southern part of town)

Reason for Building:

"To create the importance of the Turtle Derby as an International event".

Additional Information:

The late George Barone also created the following sculptures:
Viking (Gimli, MB), Skier (McCreary, MB), White Horse (St. Francois Xavier, MB), Camel (Glenboro, MB), Sharptail Grouse (Ashern, MB), Winnie the Pooh (White River, ON).

Boisevain also features a large bear nearby:
Bear - David Yanciw

Information Source: Turtle Mountain Community Development Corp. and Roberston, Bud "Jurassic Prairie" Winnipeg Free Press August 30, 1994

Picture Sources: Samson Yee and DMY

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