Across Canada, you'll find plenty of towns with names that are so strange, you won't believe they actually exist. There's everything from strange-sounding words and unflattering names, to plenty of sexual innuendoes on signs that you'll find along the road. So, if you're looking to go on a hilarious road trip, or two, why not travel across the country photographing some of the weirdest names of places in Canada? This year, one of Canada's weirdest names made international news when Jimmy Kimmel featured the town of Dildo, Newfoundland. Kimmel loved the name of the town so much, he became the honourary Mayor of Dildo. As a gift to the city, Kimmel installed a large Hollywood-style sign with the name of the town. But it isn't just Dildo with a unique name that draws tourists. In Canada, you'll find town names like Climax, Sober Island, Shag Harbour, and even Eyebrow! Because the names are so surprising, many people will visit these areas just to photograph the road sign. So, it's time to pack up the car and go on a road trip to see these spots for yourself. Here are 19 places in Canada with the weirdest names ever that you won't believe actually exist: Big Beaver Address: Big Beaver, Saskatchewan Why You Need To Go: Enroute to the Big Muddy Badlands, you'll pass the old-time town of Big Beaver. View this post on Instagram Read it all the way #bigbeaver A post shared by Sharpie Ninga (@sharpieninga) on Jan 31, 2018 at 8:09pm PST Website Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! Address: Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!, Quebec Why You Need To Go: This spot in Quebec is the only municipality in the world with two exclamation points in its name. View this post on Instagram Wanted to make a detour, Elena didn’t want to humour me...#lifeisfunny...Quebec je ne me souviens de rien... A post shared by Adina (@adinalrusu) on Jun 24, 2019 at 4:27pm PDT Website Happy Adventure Address: Happy Adventure, Newfoundland Why You Need To Go: It's a charming village on the Eastport Peninsula. View this post on Instagram #newfoundland #easterncanada #happyadventure A post shared by Sofia L Del Rio (@sofialdelrio) on Aug 20, 2017 at 3:46pm PDT Website Dildo Address: Dildo, Newfoundland Why You Need To Go: This city had a surge in popularity ever since Jimmy Kimmel said he wanted to run for mayor. View this post on Instagram Tee hee #newfoundland #joeyandjanicegotonfld #dildonewfoundland A post shared by dan (@danobanano11) on Sep 18, 2019 at 1:10pm PDT Website Vulcan Address: Vulcan, Alberta Why You Need To Go: Star Trek fans will not only love the name of the town, but also the visitor centre which looks like a space ship. View this post on Instagram Adventures in Vulcan, Alberta #startrek #vulcan A post shared by Kerry Dawson (@kerrysales) on Sep 22, 2019 at 4:21pm PDT Website Blow Me Down Address: Blow Me Down Provincial Park, Newfoundland Why You Need To Go: This scenic provincial park makes a relaxing spot to go camping. Within the park, you can also enjoy the hiking trails that offer breathtaking views of Lark Harbour. View this post on Instagram Had to stay here just because of the name #blowmedown #yorkharbour #inexpensive #camping #lovetotravel #backroads #lifeontheroad #rvliving #livingthegoodlife #follow our #adventures @where2visitnext A post shared by Where2VisitNext (@where2visitnext) on Aug 30, 2019 at 2:55pm PDT Website Come By Chance Address: Come By Chance, Newfoundland Why You Need To Go: This town is best known for having Newfoundland's only oil refinery. View this post on Instagram The child in me , did find this funny . A post shared by Mike jewell (@jewells_on_tour_) on Aug 18, 2019 at 2:15am PDT Website Climax Address: Climax, Saskatchewan Why You Need To Go: The sign alone makes this town worth a visit, but once you arrive you'll enjoy visiting the charming small agricultural town. View this post on Instagram Always worth a visit... #travelingsalesman #driving #saskatchewan #town #prairies #travel #sign A post shared by Chris Cenaiko (@chriscenaikotravels) on Sep 15, 2014 at 5:16pm PDT Website Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Address: Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Alberta Why You Need To Go: The name comes from the fact that indigenous folks used to herd buffalo off into the foothills of the mountains. It's now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Liza Pams (@lizapams) on Sep 14, 2019 at 5:08pm PDT Website Dude Chilling Park Address: Dude Chilling Park, British Columbia Why You Need To Go: This sign in a Vancouver park was first created as a prank, but later was permitted to remain standing. View this post on Instagram It is quite chilling today....we got all this snow in a few hours today....school children are hyper in the schoolyards, side roads and sidewalks will never be shoveled...spinning car tires are the sounds you hear....lol #dudechillingpark #mountpleasant #vancouver #snowmageddon2018 #snowpocalypse2018 #snowday #snow #snowinvancouver #itstheendoftheworldasweknowit #whyarethebikelanesplowed A post shared by Carrie Kurk (@carriekurk) on Feb 23, 2018 at 2:46pm PST Website Ragged Ass Road Address: Ragged Ass Road, Northwest Territories Why You Need To Go: The road was named as a joke by the owner of the property, Lou Rocher, but the street name still remains today. If you're in the area, it's well worth a visit just to see the hilarious sign name. View this post on Instagram The quirkiness of Yellowknife! There's an actual road called Ragged Ass Road, their official license plates are shaped like polar bears, and the famous Bullock's Bistro is completely covered in messages and souvenirs that visitors from all over the world have left. #raggedassroad #bullocksbistro #yellowknife A post shared by Mojdee (@m0j.o) on Nov 29, 2017 at 7:35am PST Website Punkeydoodles Corners Address: Punkeydoodles Corners, Ontario Why You Need To Go: Plenty of people come to this small hamlet just to see the strange sign name. View this post on Instagram Pulled over and rested for a minute just so I could say I vacationed in #PunkeydoodlesCorners on (close to) #CanadaDayWeekend. This is really a place!!!! #SouthernOntario #CanadianFlag A post shared by Patrick Kyte (@kyteman4) on Jun 28, 2018 at 4:58pm PDT Website Swastika Address: Swastika, Ontario Why You Need To Go: This spot in Ontario is frequently listed as a place in Canada with an unusual name. View this post on Instagram One day I will visit #swastikaontario #swastika #smalltown #ontario #canada A post shared by J'onn Bovi (@the.fink) on Jun 8, 2017 at 6:12pm PDT Website Sober Island Address: Sober Island, Nova Scotia Why You Need To Go: Sober Island isn't so sober after all. Here, you can visit the Sober Island Brewing Company. Head there to enjoy some of their fantastic beer. View this post on Instagram Wasn't a time. But it was nice! #explorens #soberisland #winterdrive #zerobeersdrank A post shared by Ron Bishop III (@ronaldmb) on Feb 13, 2017 at 7:01am PST Website Eyebrow Address: Eyebrow, Saskatchewan Why You Need To Go: By this peaceful village in Saskatchewan, you can enjoy the view of Diefenbaker Lake. View this post on Instagram We thought this was clever.... #eyebrow #saskatchewan #geeksquadtravels A post shared by Dylan Hovind (@dylanhovind) on Mar 16, 2018 at 2:53pm PDT Website Shag Harbour Address: Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia Why You Need To Go: This spot is famous for a 1967 UFO sighting, which still draws tourists to this area today. View this post on Instagram What a neat thing to have happen right here in #novascotia AND we got to be here. If you ever take the old highway while here #visitnovascotia you gotta stop and at least sit in the #bigredchair 😎 A post shared by ScoopMcTail (@scoopmctail) on Jul 2, 2019 at 3:03pm PDT Website Sexsmith Address: Sexsmith, Alberta Why You Need To Go: If you want to escape the bustle of the city, this small town might be worth a visit. View this post on Instagram One of the most fun parts of preproduction is finding our sets. The places that will make Afterlight come alive! A post shared by Afterlight (@afterlightshow) on Sep 9, 2017 at 8:47am PDT Website Nameless Cove Address: Nameless Cove, Newfoundland Why You Need To Go: Here, you can enjoy relaxing views of the coast, and nearby you'll find another spot with a funny name called Mistaken Cove. View this post on Instagram Isn't this considered an oxymoron? 🤔 #oxymoron #thetownwithnoname #onlyinnewfoundland #newfoundland #thegreatnorthernpeninsula A post shared by Maria (@purple_lady43) on Oct 9, 2017 at 6:53pm PDT Website There are stories everywhere. If you spot a newsworthy event in your city, send us a message, photo, or video @NarcityCanada on Twitter and Instagram.
