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Point Pleasant Park
Some 39km of nature trails, picnic spots and the Prince of Wales Martello Tower (a round 18th-century defensive structure) are all found within this 75-hectare sanctuary, just 1.5km south of the city center. Trails around the perimeter of the park offer views of McNabs Island, the
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Niagara Glen Nature Reserve
About 8km north of the falls is this exceptional reserve, where you can get a sense of what the area was like pre-Europeans. There are 4km of walking trails winding down into a gorge, past huge boulders, cold caves, wildflowers and woods. The Niagara Parks Commission offers guided
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Hockey Hall of Fame
Inside an ornate rococo gray stone Bank of Montréal building (c 1885), the Hockey Hall of Fame is a Canadian institution. Even those unfamiliar with the superfast ultraviolent sport are likely to be impressed by this, the largest collection of hockey memorabilia in the world. Check
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Lake Louise Gondola
For a bird’s-eye view of the Lake Louise area – and a good chance of spotting grizzly bears on the avalanche slopes – climb aboard the Lake Louise Gondola, which crawls up the side of Whitehorn Mountain via an open ski lift or enclosed gondola to a dizzying viewpoint 2088m (6850ft)
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Hector
A replica of the ship Hector that carried the first 200 Highland Scots to Nova Scotia is tied up for viewing. Descend into the large hull crammed with bunks to get a feel of how challenging the crossing was. The ticket includes admission to Hector Heritage Quay , which has an inter
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Chantry Island
Chantry Island, just 2km off the shoreline, is home to a lonely lighthouse and a sanctuary for migratory birds. The only way to reach the island is with Chantry Island Tours . Informative outings are led by the Marine Heritage Society and provide fascinating insights into the regio
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Place Jean
The big draw of this square by the Palais Des Congrès is the fountain that releases a ring of fire (and an ethereal mist) at certain times of year. The fountain and sculpture by Jean-Paul Riopelle (1923–2002), called La Joute (The Joust), was inaugurated here in 2003. During the da
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Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
Nanaimos rustic outdoor gem offers 22km of hiking and biking trails, plus beaches and wildlife spotting. Traditional Coast Salish land, it was the site of shipyards and coal mines before becoming a popular summer excursion for locals in the 1930s when a tea pavilion was added. Acce
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Stawamus Chief Provincial Park
On the way into Squamish from Vancouver, youll see a sheer, 652m-high granite rock face looming ahead. Attracting hardy climbers, its called the Chief and its the highlight of Stawamus Chief Provincial Park. You dont have to gear up to experience the summits breathtaking vistas: th
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Tunnels of Moose Jaw
Buried deep under the towns streets is a series of passages that have a tragic and fascinating history. Take a tour and learn about the hardship and discrimination heaped upon Chinese workers on their Passage to Fortune. Fast-forward a few decades to make the Chicago Connection. Al
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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Head east of downtown on Fort St and follow the gallery street signs to one of Canadas best Emily Carr collections. Aside from Carrs swirling nature canvases, youll find an ever-changing array of temporary exhibitions. Check online for events, including lectures, presentations and
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Alberni Valley Museum
Studded with fascinating aboriginal and pioneer-era exhibits, the museums intriguing section on the West Coast Trail shows how the route was once a life-saving trail for shipwreck victims. History buffs should extend their visit by boarding the towns Alberni Pacific Railway heritag
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Elora Gorge Conservation Area
About 2km south of Elora is the photo-worthy Elora Gorge Conservation Area, a plunging limestone canyon through which the Grand River seethes. Easy walks extend to cliff views, caves and the Cascade waterfalls – a sheet of white water spilling over a stepped cliff. For a free gorge
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Midnight Dome
The slide-scarred face of this hill overlooks the town to the north, but to reach the top you must travel south of town about 1km, turn left off the Klondike Hwy onto New Dome Rd, and continue for about 7km. The Midnight Dome, at 880m above sea level, offers great views of the Klon
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Manoir Richelieu
The gray country cousin of Québec Citys Château Frontenac, this mega-hotel is also owned by the Fairmont chain. Nonetheless, the sprawling, copper-roofed castle-like structure, which was built in 1928, attests to the areas longtime prosperity. Wander the clifftop gardens, have a dr
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Whistler Museum
Tracing Whistlers development from wilderness outpost to Olympic resort, quirky exhibits include a stuffed hoary marmot, a toilet-seat sailing trophy and a 2010 Olympic torch you can hold. A new permanent exhibit on skiing history was also being developed on our visit. Check ahead
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Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre
This handsome, wood-beamed facility showcases two quite different First Nations groups – one coastal and one interior based. Take a tour for the vital context behind the museum-like exhibits, including four newly carved totem poles and a new upstairs gallery that includes a 1200-ye
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RC Harris Filtration Plant
Commanding heavenly views of the lakefront on a priceless slab of real estate, the elegantly proportioned RC Harris Filtration Plant is an art-deco masterpiece that has appeared in countless movies and TV shows. Originally disparagingly dubbed the Palace of Purification, due to hef
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Ursuline Convent & Museum
Founded in 1639, this convent is the oldest girls school on the continent. The museum recounts the generally forgotten story of the Ursuline sisters, the first order of nuns to come to North America. They were cloistered until 1965; there are some 50 nuns today, with an average age
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Mt Mackay
Mt Mackay rises 350m over Thunder Bay, offering sweeping views of the regions patchwork of rugged pines and swollen rock formations. The lookout is part of the Fort William First Nation , and reveals its most majestic moments in the evening when the valley is but a sea of blinking
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