One of the single most renowned landmarks in Portage la Prairie is the world’s largest Coke can. And this year marks 30 years that it has been looking over the city. The can, which stands 85 feet high, is located in the southwest corner of the parking lot at the Canad Inns hotel.
In 1994 when it was first moved to the site, it was at the front of the lot much closer to the highway. The can was moved to the back of the parking lot shortly after Canadian Tire was built and Club West closed down in 1999.
The monument, was originally a water tower built by Manitoba Iron Works Limited in Winnipeg in 1905 for the water treatment plant. It was relocated to its current position and painted with the Coca-Cola logo. Even though the can could be considered a giant advertisement for the beverage, all the …
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