World's Largest Mushrooms

Stop your search. The World’s Largest Mushrooms are in the village of Vilna, which is 150 km (90 mi) northeast of Edmonton. In the 1900s, the area became home to Ukrainian settlers who brought along their love of mushroom hunting. They found good pickings in the forests and fields around Vilna. One of the prized finds was the Tricholoma upstale mushroom, which can be cooked or dried and features in many of the region’s ethnic dishes. The World’s Largest Mushrooms stand some six metres (20 feet) tall and are both a landmark and a tribute to the area’s heritage. Vilna is a good place for a day trip and features a historic main street with a pool hall and barbershop that date back to 1921. Bonnie Lake Provincial Recreation Area is just outside town, where you can enjoy a picnic and a swim.