Leamington’s Big Tomato: The Story Behind a 60-Year-Old Landmark

What is the Big Tomato in Leamington, Ontario? The Big Tomato is a giant tomato-shaped landmark on Talbot Street West in downtown Leamington. It was built in 1961 by the town and the H.J. Heinz Company of Canada, and it served as a tourist information booth for nearly 60 years. ...