Giant dinosaurs, oversized sausages: Are Canada's roadside attractions worth keeping around?

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Some say they're costly relics of the past that are too expensive to maintain.

Others say they're tourist magnets that put small towns on the map." width="620" />

From a towering dinosaur in Drumheller, Alta., to a giant nickel coin in Sudbury, Ont., quirky landmarks have drawn visitors for decades.

But as tourism changes and maintenance costs rise, some communities in Canada are questioning their future.