Title:
The Legend of the Cadborosaurus
Author(s):
Neil. A. Cumming
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
48
Issue:
8
Appears on pages(s):
34-35
Keywords:
DOI:
Date:
8/1/2026
Abstract:
The Cadborosaurus is a legendary sea serpent-like creature believed by many to inhabit the waters of southern Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada. A concrete Cadborosaurus statue resides at a children’s playground in Cadboro Gyro Park at the head of Cadboro Bay in BC, Canada. The sculpture remains in good condition after six decades of seafront exposure.
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