Even the world’s biggest apple is doing its part to prevent the spread of COVID-19, with what could be the world’s biggest face mask.
Mr. Applehead, at The Big Apple just off Highway 401 in Colborne in Northumberland County, is now sporting a big yellow face mask.
Sylvia Nagy, general manager of The Big Apple, says the business decided to put a mask on Mr. Applehead on Thursday (July 23) because face masks are now mandatory inside commercial businesses in Northumberland County, and also to show support for front-line workers.
Nagy and The Big Apple’s owner Joe Pulla came up with the idea for the mask, which Nagy designed, and installed it with the help of employees.
The iconic giant apple’s mask, easily visible from the highway, has attracted attention in national and social media.
People have been pulling off the highway to take photos with the masked Mr. Applehead — something The Big Apple encourages.
The Big Apple keepin’ safe on our road trip ?? #Ontario #BigApple pic.twitter.com/2pnHUAirao
— Sarah Antonio (@SarahPSmart) July 25, 2020
The Big Apple is a bakery and restaurant which, in addition to the Mr. Applehead roadside attraction, features fresh-based pies (including apple, of course) and family-friendly activities and games.
Built in 1988, Mr. Applehead is more than 12 metres tall and features a top observation deck with spectacular views. Appropriately enough, the observation deck is currently closed because of COVID-19 restrictions.
For more information on The Big Apple, visit thebigapple.ca.
