In the night sky above the quiet village of Donalda, Alberta, there is a light shining that has long captured the curiosity of visitors and locals alike. Known as the “World’s Largest Lamp,” this 13-metre-tall steel and fibreglass sculpture was first lit up on Canada Day in the year 2000, after four years of construction.
The lamp lights up at dusk each night in Donalda, which has a population of just a few hundred people. And across the street from the massive light is the Donalda & District Museum, which includes a historical collection of over 1,500 lamps that date from the 1600s to 1960.
The lamp is a great place for a photo op—just on the edge of Alberta’s badlands. Donalda is located about an hour and fifteen minutes northeast of Red Deer. The giant lamp is just one of many Alberta “giant things” found in towns across the province, including Mundare’s giant sausage and Vegreville’s massive pysanka (Easter Egg).
AMA Membership on the Road
If you’re planning to head out to check out the world’s largest lamp (or other giant items along the way), remember to fuel up at Shell before you leave, where AMA members save 3¢/L on fuel—and drive with the knowledge that you’ll be covered by AMA roadside assistance if the unexpected happens on those country roads.