Giant Saamis Teepee of Medicine Hat, Alberta

It was built for the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, as a symbol of Canada's native heritage. It towered above the Olympic caldron during the opening and closing ceremonies. After the Olympics, it was moved to the City of Medicine Hat. Its Height is an impressiv 215 Feet (65.5 Metres) Diameter: 160 Feet at base (48.8 Metres) - 20,000 sq ft Structure weight is a whopping 440,800 pounds (200 tonnes) Foundation weight: 1,760,000 pounds (800 tonnes)