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Vanier Park
Winding around Kitsilano Point towards Kits Beach, waterfront Vanier Park is more a host than a destination. Home to three museums, its also the venue for the tents of the annual Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival. Its also a popular picnic spot: bring takeout from Granville Is
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UBC Botanical Garden
Youll find a giant collection of rhododendrons, a fascinating apothecary plot and a winter green space of off-season bloomers in this 28-hectare complex of themed gardens. Save time for the attractions Greenheart Canopy Walkway , which lifts visitors 17m above the forest floor on a
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Lost Lagoon
This rustic area near the parks entrance was originally part of Coal Harbour. But after a causeway was built in 1916, the new body of water was re-named, transforming itself into a freshwater lake a few years later. Today its a nature sanctuary – keep your eyes peeled for beady-eye
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Beaty Biodiversity Museum
UBCs newest museum is also its most family-friendly. Showcasing two million natural history specimens that have never before been available for public viewing, there are fossil, fish and herbarium galleries here. The highlight is the 25m blue-whale skeleton, artfully displayed in t
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West Vancouver Seawall
Take bus 250 from downtown Vancouver and hop off on Marine Dr at the intersection with 24th St. Peruse the stores and coffee shops in Dundarave Villagehere, then stroll downhill to the waterfront. Take in the panoramic coastline from Dundarave Pier, then weave eastwards along the s
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Moraine Lake
The scenery will dazzle you long before you reach the spectacular deep-teal colored waters of Moraine Lake. The lake is set in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, and the narrow winding road leading to it offers views of these distant imposing summits. With little hustle or bustle and lot
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Reversing Rapids
The Bay of Fundy tides and their effects are a predominant regional characteristic. The rapids here on the St John River are part of that and are one of the best-known sites in the province. However, reversing rapids is a bit of a misnomer. When the high Bay of Fundy tides rise, th
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Rocher Percé
This 88m-high, 475m-long chunk of multihued limestone has inspired descriptive entries in travel journals dating back to Samuel de Champlains captains log of 1603. The towns landmark attraction is only accessible from the mainland by cruise or boat. Île Bonaventure cruises always
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Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Winnipegs newest major attraction, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, gleams on a high-profile site near Provencher Bridge. Housed in a stunning building, the $310 million complex is the first national museum outside of Ottawa. The focus will be human rights, as they relate to
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Bon Echo Provincial Park
The region’s crown jewel is the serene Bon Echo Provincial Park , 80km due north of Napanee. One of eastern Ontario’s largest preserves, Bon Echo lures artists and adventurers alike, who come looking for a piece of untainted beauty. The park’s biggest highlight is the 1.5km sheer r
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Granville Island Brewing
One of Canadas oldest microbreweries offers 30 minute tours where smiling guides walk you through the tiny brewing nook (production has mostly shifted to larger premises), before depositing you in the Taproom for three 4oz samples. This will likely include the companys lager and cr
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Musée des Plaines dAbraham
This museum presents a fine multimedia history show entitled Battles: 1759-60 . Incorporating maps, scale models, interactive games, period uniforms, and clever audiovisual presentations, the exhibit immerses visitors in the pivotal 18th-century battles that shaped Québecs destiny
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Cathédrale Marie
The Cathedral of Mary Queen of the World is a smaller but still magnificent version of St Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The architects scaled it down to a quarter of its size, mindful of the structural risks of Montréal’s severe winters. This landmark was built from 1870 to 1894 as a s
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Britannia Shipyard
After youve done the cannery, hit Stevestons lovely waterfront boardwalk – complete with art installations evoking the areas bustling fishing sector – and within 15 minutes youll stroll into the areas other national historic site. Not as slick as the cannery, its nevertheless a fas
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Pendulum Gallery
A creative use for a cavernous bank building atrium, this gallery offers an ever-changing roster of temporary exhibitions. Its mostly contemporary art, and can range from striking paintings to challenging photographs and quirky arts and crafts. The space also houses one permanent e
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Dr Sun Yat
A tranquil break from clamorous Chinatown, this intimate garden of ease reflects Taoist principles of balance and harmony. Entry includes a 45-minute guided tour, where youll learn about the symbolism behind the placement of the gnarled pine trees, winding covered pathways and anci
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Lonsdale Quay Public Market
As well as being a transportation hub – the SeaBus from downtown docks here and you can pick up transit buses to Capilano, Grouse and beyond – this waterfront facility houses a colorful public market. Look for fresh fruit and glassy-eyed whole fish on the main floor, and trinkets a
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Fort Erie
East of Port Colborne and south of Niagara Falls is the town of Fort Erie, where the Niagara River leaks out of Lake Erie. Across from Buffalo, New York, it’s connected to the US by the Peace Bridge. The main drawcard here is the historic, star-shaped Fort Erie , a key player in th
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Kuan Yin Temple
Called simply the Buddhist Temple by most, this attractive classical Chinese complex is an intriguing stop. The highlight is the sumptuous Gracious Hall, complete with deep-red exterior walls and a gently flaring orange porcelain roof. Check out the colorful 100m Buddha mural and t
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Discovery Trail
An interesting mix of interpretive walk, heritage trail and outdoor museum, the Jasper Discovery Trail completely circumnavigates the town via an 8km (5-mile) part-paved, part-unpaved pathway. Split into three sections highlighting the town’s natural, historical and railroad legaci
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