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EXOTIC AND DEFINITELY UNIQUE

'Come for five minutes - and stay for a couple hours!' See the Primitive Designs video here.

FAMOUSLY PORT HOPE

PRIMITIVE DESIGNS IS A CULT FAVOURITE

EVEN RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! MUSEUMS FEATURE THE GIANT ROBOTS

The towering 25-foot-tall Optimus Prime certainly gets your attention at Primitive Designs. The famous Port Hope destination has been named one of Canada's Top Roadside Attractions. It is! The collection of international metal sculptures, art and wood carvings from diverse places like Thailand, Morocco and Java will make your head spin with delight. It's an indoor and outdoor marketplace that stokes your imagination. Don't forget to pet the metallic alligator.

MEET THE MAKERS: RON DACEY AND RHONDA COOK

The couple travels in the off-season to source goods and develop their own designs with artists. "The people we work with in these countries are always happy to see us. Then it's moving the cargo from the artist to the containers, running around by motorbikes, boat, planes and cars. We have 10 transport truck loads on the sea heading for our gallery." Look for huge crystals from the Himalayas.