In 1980, a Canadian fisherman began building with discarded bottles; four years later, he had completed a house, tavern and chapel
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 22, 2026, 14:00 (IST)
In 1980, a retired fisherman embarked on a creative journey, repurposing recycled bottles into three one-of-a-kind structures: a home, a tavern, and a chapel. This initiative involved an impressive collection of over twenty-five thousand glass bottles sourced from his community. Today, these Bottle Houses and Gardens have evolved into a beloved roadside attraction, proudly maintained by his family.