What should i invest in?

i recently got a huge sum of money, and i want to invest it to make it grow. i like GICs, but the interest rates are really low right now. i dont want to put it in the stock market because its too risky. bonds are hard to access in case i need them. im too young to manage property, but some might be set aside for an apartment later on. i dont need to spend it on education because i already have a fund for that. its too early for a retirement fund. i could open a bar with a friend, but its risky. gold or even copper seems like my best bet. any other suggestions?