Who built Mac?
Mac was built by Don Foulds - a well known artist for his creations around Saskatchewan and Newfoundland.
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What is Mac made of?
Mac's body was made of a heavy metal pipe framework.
Then thinner pipes and metal strips were added to the basic frame.
The entire body was covered with metal mesh.
The framework sculpture was mounted on a base and the mesh was coated with a cemet mixture.
The body (framework) was covered with three coats of cement.
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How big is Mac?
Mac is nearly ten meters (32 feet) tall and weighs about 9000 kg (10 tons).
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How old is Mac?
Mac the Moose was completed in May, 1984.
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How did Mac get his name?
Mac is named after a well-known citizen of Moose Jaw - the late Alderman Les McKenzie.
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Why was Mac created?
Mac was created as a Tourist Attraction.
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For more information, please contact the Tourist Information Center.
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