Jim Szilva

The Big Nickel. For 50 years it’s been one of Canada’s most recognizable landmarks. Finally, the complete story you’ve always wanted to know is ready to be told. Straight from the man who started it all, Ted Szilva shares his most intimate and personal details about how this incredible monument came to be. He’s been referred to as “the imagination, the driving force, the builder and the promoter of The Big Nickel.” This is the only authorized, complete account of his truly inspirational journey. A story of one man’s dream, and the obstacles he overcame; learning his life’s purpose along the way.