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This tiny Alberta village is considered the ‘Perogy Capital of the World’

Photo Via Village of Glendale/Official Website

If you have ever needed proof that Alberta takes roadside attractions seriously, one trip to this tiny village is all it takes to see that in action. Located in Glendon, Alberta, sits a giant perogy that has become the community’s most recognizable landmark, and a must-see stop for visitors.

A larger-than-life landmark

Standing proudly in the heart of Glendon is a giant perogy that’s almost impossible to miss. The structure stands at an impressive 27 feet tall and weighs around 6,000 pounds, making it the world’s largest perogy.

According to the Village of Glendon, the perogy rests on an oversized fork and has been a fixture in the community since its unveiling in 1991.

Beyond its size, the monument reflects the town’s cultural roots. According to the Village of Glendon, Glendon is known as the “Perogy Capital of the World,” which is a nod to the Eastern European settlers who brought the traditional dumpling to Western Canada in the Early 19th Century. Many of those families settled in the surrounding region to farm, helping shape the community’s identity over time.

What started as a small-town landmark has since gained attention far beyond Glendon. The giant perogy has been featured in several television programs and travel documentaries. It has appeared on CBC’s Big Things, Small Towns, which explored how the idea was developed to attract visitors to the community. And it was featured on On the Road Again with Wayne Rostad and Still Standing, which highlighted Glendon and its famous roadside moment.

Today, the giant perogy sits at the centre of Perogy Park and remains a point of pride for locals and a popular stop for road trippers passing through northern Alberta.

The sculpture also serves as the centrepiece of the annual Perogy Festival, held each September. The festival celebrates the community’s heritage and history, drawing crowds of over 500 people to the park for an afternoon of food, activities, and more.

So if you ever find yourself driving through northern Alberta, Glendons giant perogy is the kind of roadside stop that’s hard to miss and even harder to forget. It’s just a gentle reminder that some of the most memorable stops are the ones you don’t expect.