Big Nickel

The Big Nickel is a roadside attraction in the shape of a 1951 Canadian nickel, located at the science centre in , , .
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Photo: Zhangj1079, CC BY-SA 4.0.
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: structure in Sudbury, Canada
  • Also known as: “The Big Nickel”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Dynamic Earth and Copper Cliff Public Library.

Museum
is an interactive earth sciences museum in , , Canada. Owned-and-operated by Science North, builds on the city's mining heritage, focusing principally on geology and mining history exhibitions.

Library
Photo: Dan scott, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is situated 2½ km west of Big Nickel.

Hospital
is a teaching hospital in , , Canada. HSN offers a variety of programs and services, with regional programs in the areas of cardiac care, oncology, nephrology, trauma and rehabilitation. is situated 3 km east of Big Nickel.

Big Nickel

Latitude
46.47351° or 46° 28′ 25″ north
Longitude
-81.03382° or 81° 2′ 2″ west
Open location code
86RWFXF8+CF
Open­Street­Map ID
node 771719820
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q4906071
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In Other Languages

“Big Nickel” goes by many names.

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