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Place Jacques
The liveliest spot in Old Montréal, this gently inclined square hums with performance artists, street musicians and the animated chatter from terrace restaurants linings its borders. A public market was set up here after a château burned down in 1803. At its top end stands the Colo
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Maplewood Farm
A popular family-friendly site, this farmyard attraction includes plenty of hands-on displays plus a collection of more than 200 domestic animals. Your wide-eyed kids can pet some critters, watch the milking demonstration and feed some squawking, ever-hungry ducks and chickens. The
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Queen Elizabeth Park
The citys highest point – its 167m above sea level and has panoramic views of the mountain-framed downtown skyscrapers – this 52-hectare park claims to house specimens of every tree native to Canada. Sports fields, manicured lawns and two formal gardens keep the locals happy, and y
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Sam Kee Building
This structure, near the corner of Carrall St, made it into the Guinness Book of World Records as the worlds narrowest office building. Its easy to miss it because it looks like the front of the larger building behind, to which it is attached. Check out the green glazing in the sid
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Paint Pots
Three kilometers southwest of Marble Canyon (and linked by a trail), a short wheelchair-friendly trail leads from Hwy 93 to the rust-red ochre ponds , once used by First Nation tribes including the Ktunaxa (Kootenay), Stoney and Blackfoot as a source of decorative paint for adornin
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Centreville Amusement Park
From Centre Island ferry terminal, wander past the information booth to quaint Centrevilles antique carousel, goofy golf course, miniature train and sky gondola. Far Enough Farm zoo presents kids with plenty of opportunities to cuddle something furry and step in something sticky. T
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Basilica of St John the Baptist
Built in 1855, the soaring twin spires of the basilica pierce the sky and are visible all the way from Signal Hill. Its design marks the revival of classical architecture in North America. Inside, 65 stained-glass windows illuminate the remarkable polychromatic Italianate ceiling a
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Gassy Jack Statue
Its amusing to think that Vancouvers favorite statue is a testament to the virtues of drink. At least thats one interpretation of the jaunty Gassy Jack Deighton bronze, perched atop a whiskey barrel here in Maple Tree Sq. Erected in 1970, it recalls the time when Deighton arrived h
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Robson Street
Locals, tourists and recent immigrants – count the number of accents you catch as you stroll here – throng the eateries and shops of Robson St, Vancouvers de facto urban promenade. While most shops are of the ubiquitous chain-store variety, the strip is worth a wander for the urban
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Chinatown Millennium Gate
Inaugurated by Prime Minister Jean Chretien in 2002, Chinatowns towering entrance is the landmark most visitors look for. Stand well back, since the decoration is mostly on its lofty upper reaches: an elaborately painted section topped with a terracotta-tiled roof. The characters i
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BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
Inside BC Place Stadium, this small but perfectly formed attraction showcases top BC athletes, both amateur and professional, with galleries devoted to each decade in sports. There are medals, trophies and sporting memorabilia on display (judging by the size of their shirts, hockey
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Kitsilano Beach
Facing English Bay, Kits Beach is one of Vancouvers favorite summertime hangouts. The wide, sandy expanse attracts buff Frisbee tossers and giggling volleyball players, and those who just like to preen while catching the rays. The ocean is fine for a dip, though serious swimmers sh
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Athabasca Glacier to Jasper Town
As you snake your way through the mountains on your way to Jasper, there are a few places worth stopping at. Sunwapta Falls and Athabasca Falls , closer to Jasper, are both worth a stop. The latter is the more voluminous and is at its most ferocious in the summer when its stoked wi
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Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka, pronounced mini-wonka, as in Willy Wonka (not mini-wanker, as Australian visitors enjoy saying), sits 13km east of Banff Town, making it a popular escape from downtown. The scenic recreational area has plenty of hiking, swimming, sailing, boating and fishing opport
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Robert Bateman Centre
Victorias newest cultural attraction isnt just a gallery showcasing the photo-realistic works of Canadas most popular nature painter, its also a testament to Batemans commitment to environmental issues. Start with the five-minute intro movie, then move through a series of small exh
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Vancouver Maritime Museum
The Vancouver Maritime Museum combines dozens of intricate model ships, detailed re-created boat sections and some historic vessels, including the St Roch, a 1928 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Arctic patrol sailing ship that was the first vessel to navigate the legendary Northwest
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David Dunlap Observatory
North of the Toronto city limits, the David Dunlap Observatory houses Canada’s largest optical telescope (the reflector measures 1.9m). On Saturday evenings, the observatory presents introductory talks on modern astronomy, followed by some interplanetary voyeurism. Check that weath
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Engine 374 Pavilion
In Vancouvers history, 23 May 1887 is an auspicious date. It was the day when Engine 374 pulled the first transcontinental passenger train into the fledgling city, symbolically linking the country and kick-starting the eventual metropolis. Retired in 1945, the engine was (after man
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Jimi Hendrix Shrine
Said to occupy the building that formerly housed Vies Chicken and Steak House – the 1960s restaurant where Hendrixs grandmother cooked and the young guitarist frequently strummed – this spot is worth a quick look. A quirky, homemade attraction, the red-painted shack is lined with o
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Simpson Monument
Hwy 93 crosses the Vermilion River around 31km (19.3 miles) from the Alberta border. Shortly afterward, look out for the Simpson Monument and viewpoint on the left, which commemorates the trailblazing explorer George Simpson, who pioneered the first trail over the mountains to Banf
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