City of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

Soda Can (Coke)

Coke Can - Portage la Prairie TourismCoke Can © June 2003 David Yanciw
Designer: Unknown

When Built: Unknown

Dimensions:
Unknown

Construction Materials:
Water Tank

Location:
South Side of Highway 16 A on the West Side of the City.
Behind the Canadian Tire and the Westward Inn

Reason for Building:

Additional Information:

This was a former water tank that was located at the water treatment plant. It was moved to the Club West parking lot and was relocated to the Curling Club parking lot August 28, 1998.

Here is another photo to show the size and location:
Coke Can - Russ Denton

Portage also features a large Grey Owl (actually it is just outside of town and is a private initiative):
Grey Owl - Russ Denton

Information Source: Patricia Denton and Portage la Prairie Daily Graphic (August 28, 1998 edition)

Pictures Sources: Russ Denton, Sarah Tittemore and DMY

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Created By DMY on August 3, 2001
Last Updated: January 17, 2004