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Columbia Icefield Centre
Situated on the Icefields Pkwy, close to the toe of the Athabasca Glacier, the green-roofed Icefield Centre contains a hotel, cafeteria, restaurant, gift shop, Snocoach ticket booth and Parks Canada information desk. The place is a bit of a human zoo in the summer, with tour coache
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Canada Science & Technology Museum
Ambient squeaks and boinks fill the air of this hands-on museum as contented visitors gingerly turn knobs and push buttons, exploring the physical laws governing things like optical illusions and time. A walk through the Crazy Kitchen is a blast: the lopsided galley makes you stumb
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Rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Until the 1930s the downtown stretch of Rue Sherbrooke Ouest was home to the Golden Square Mile , one of the richest residential neighborhoods in Canada. You’ll see a few glorious old homes along this drag, including the Reid Wilson House , the Louis-Joseph Forget House and the Mou
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Marché Atwater
Just off the Canal de Lachine, this fantastic market has a mouthwatering assortment of fresh produce from local farms, excellent wines, crusty breads, fine cheeses and other delectable fare. The market’s specialty shops operate year-round, while outdoor stalls open from March to Oc
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Cimetière Mont
Celebrating its 160th anniversary in 2012, Cimetière Mont-Royal was founded in 1852 for the last journey of Presbyterians, Anglicans, Unitarians, Baptists and nondenominationals. In 1901 it opened Canada’s first crematorium. One famous grave is that of Charles Melville Hayes, the p
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Vancouver Lookout
Expect your lurching stomach to make a bid for freedom as the glass elevator whisks you 169m to the apex of this needle-like viewing tower. Once up top, theres not much to do but check out the awesome 360-degree vistas of city, sea and mountains unfurling around you. For context, p
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Former Maple Leaf Gardens
This hallowed hockey arena was built in an astounding five months during the Great Depression, and was home to the Toronto Maple Leafs for over 50 years until they relocated to the Air Canada Centre in 1999. In its heyday, Elvis, Sinatra and the Beatles all belted out tunes here.
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Spinnakers Landing
This redeveloped waterfront is the highlight of Summerside. A continually expanding boardwalk allows you to wander and enjoy the harbor and its scenic surrounds. There are some very nice eateries, a stage for live music in the summer and numerous shops. A mock lighthouse provides a
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Captain James Cook Monument
While this clifftop monument is admirable – a tribute to James Cook for his work in surveying the region in the mid-1760s – its the panoramic view over the Bay of Islands that is the real payoff. Cooks names for many of the islands, ports and waterways youll see, such as the Humber
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Palais des Congrès
Entering the hall of this convention center with its facade of popsicle-colored panes is akin to strolling through a kaleidoscope. Day brings out the colors, night the transparency. The cutting-edge Palais integrates several historic buildings: a 1908 fire station, the art-deco Tra
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Grassy Island National Historic Site
An interpretive center on the waterfront tells the story of Grassy Island National Historic Site, which lies just offshore and can be visited by boat until 4pm. In 1720 the British built a small fort to offset the French who had their headquarters in Louisbourg, but it was totally
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Contemporary Art Gallery
Originally the Greater Vancouver Artists Gallery, this small, off-the-beaten-path art space transformed itself into an independent gallery in 1996, and moved to a crisp, purpose-built facility a few years later. The gallery focuses on a wide range of modern art, and photography is
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North Hatley
Beautifully sited at the north end of Lac Massawippi, this picturesque village was a popular second home for wealthy US citizens who enjoyed the scenery – and the absence of Prohibition – during the 1920s. Many historic residences have been converted into inns and B&Bs. Popular
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Alberta Legislature
Home to politicians, debate and some surprisingly good art is the Alberta Legislature. Where Fort Edmonton once stood, the Leg is a grand old building that, with its iconic dome and marble interiors, has grown to become a local landmark. Free 45-minute tours (every hour) take you
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Wanuskewin Heritage Park
Devoted to the history of the provinces first inhabitants, this riverside heritage park 17km north of Saskatoon, interprets a 7000-year history. At Wanuskewin (wah-nus-kay -win; Cree for seeking peace of mind) you can wander interpretive trails through the 116 hectares of grassy hi
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Bruce Peninsula National Park
Much of the area just south of Tobermory is protected by this national park, flaunting some of Ontarios finest assets: the Niagara Escarpment, 1000-year-old cedars, rare orchids and crystal-clear, limestone-refracted waters. Be sure to check in with the visitors center. Must-see lo
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Musée dArt Contemporain
This showcase of modern Canadian and international art has eight galleries divided between past greats (since 1939) and exciting current developments. A weighty collection of 7600 permanent works includes Québecois legends Jean-Paul Riopelle, Paul-Émile Borduas and Geneviève Cadieu
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Lighthouse Park
Some of the regions oldest trees live within this accessible 75-hectare park, including a rare stand of original coastal forest and plenty of those gnarly, copper-trunked arbutus trees. About 13km of hiking trails crisscross the area, including a recommended trek that leads to the
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Sault Ste
Stroll through the quiet islands on the Canadian side of the waterway; the majority of freighter traffic occurs further afield in the American locks – the older Canadian locks, built in 1895, are used for recreational vessels only. The Attikamek walking trail is a short, self-guide
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Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge
Originally established as a logging town and supply station for the CPR (when the town was simply known as ‘the Cache’), Golden is split in two by the Kicking Horse River. Just north of the main shopping thoroughfare of 9th Ave is the town’s much-loved landmark, the Kicking Horse P
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