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Royal Bank Building
The most glamorous building along Rue St-Jacques is probably the Royal Bank Building, the city’s tallest building (22 stories) when it was built in 1928. Pass under the royal coat of arms into a banking hall that resembles a Florentine palace; the coffered ceilings are of Wedgwood
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Holocaust Memorial Centre
The Montréal Holocaust Memorial Centre provides a record of Jewish history and culture from pre-WWII Europe and holds seminars, exhibitions and other events. The museum has many powerful exhibits, and groups of 10 or more can arrange to hear testimonies by Holocaust survivors. The
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Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park
The beautiful 9-sq-km Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park south of town lies on the eastern side of the warm, shallow lake. The park offers great swimming at Jade and Kalamalka Beaches, good fishing and a network of mountain-biking and hiking trails. Innerspace Watersports operates a se
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Bibliothèque et Archives Nationale du Québec
Opened in 2005, this stunning building houses both the library and national archives of Québec. The library itself is 33,000 sq meters, connected to the metro and underground city. Everything published in Québec (books, brochures, sound recordings, posters) since 1968 has been depo
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Square Victoria
In the 19th century this was a Victorian garden in a swanky district of Second Empire homes and offices. Today Square Victoria is a triangle of manicured greenery and water jets in the midst of modern skyscrapers. The only vestige of the period is a statue of Queen Victoria (1872).
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Orford Arts Centre
Each summer this renowned music academy, dating back to 1951, hosts the Orford Festival , a celebration of music and art that features more than 60 concerts by international musicians, with performances by guest artists as well as the academy’s own advanced students. Between Septem
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Muttart Conservatory
Looking like some sort of pyramid-shaped, glass bomb shelter, the Muttart Conservatory is actually a botanical garden that sits south of the river off James MacDonald Bridge. Each of the four pyramids holds a different climate region and corresponding foliage. Its an interesting pl
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Milner Gardens & Woodland
This idyllic summertime attraction combines rambling forest trails shaded by centuries-old trees with flower-packed gardens planted with magnificent rhododendrons. Meander down to the 1930s tearoom on a stunning bluff overlooking the water. Then tuck into a full afternoon tea ($17.
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Centre des Sciences de Montréal
This sleek, glass-covered science center houses virtual and interactive games, technology exhibits and an ‘immersion theater’ that puts a video game on giant screens. Note that there is a huge range of different admission prices depending on which combinations of films and/or exhib
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Fort Anne National Historic Site
This historic site in the town center preserves the memory of the early Acadian settlement, plus the remains of the 1635 French fort. Entry to the extensive grounds is free, but youll also want to visit the museum, where artifacts are contained in various period rooms. An extraordi
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Queenston Heights Park
In Queenston village, a snoozy historic throwback north of the falls near the Lewiston Bridge to the US, is Queenston Heights Park, a national historic site. Here, the commanding Brock Monument honors Major General Sir Isaac Brock, Savior of Upper Canada. Self-guided walking tours
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Petroglyphs Provincial Park
Day-use only Petroglyphs Provincial Park , 50km north of Peterborough, probably has the best collection of prehistoric rock carvings in the country. Rediscovered in 1954, this important spiritual site is home to over 900 icons carved into the park’s limestone ridges (although only
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Crocus Bluff
Near Dawsons cemeteries, a short path out to pretty Crocus Bluff has excellent views of Dawson and the Klondike and Yukon Rivers. If driving, take New Dome Rd and turn at Mary McLeod Rd (ignoring the No Exit signs). It is a short walk up King St from town. You can also take the 400
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Vancouver Compost Demonstration Garden
Dont be put off by the name: this verdant city garden is an oasis among the backstreets of Kits. A rustic plot with a cob shed, compost toilet and wild and cultivated areas of flowers and vegetables, its a great place for gardeners to visit. You can chat to the staff and volunteer
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Saskatchewan River Crossing
This way station was established by 19th-century fur trappers who crossed the North Saskatchewan River here on their way through the Rockies to British Columbia. Today, it marks the junction of Hwy 93 (the Icefields Pkwy) and Hwy 11 (the David Thompson Hwy). It is home to the only
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Nanaimo Museum
Just off the Commercial St main drag, this excellent museum showcases the regions heritage, from First Nations to colonial, maritime, sporting and beyond. Highlights include a strong Coast Salish focus and a walk-through evocation of a coal mine thats popular with kids. Ask at the
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Gampo Abbey
This abbey, 8km north of Pleasant Bay past the village of Red River, is a monastery for followers of Tibetan Buddhism. Ane Pema Chödrön is the founding director of the abbey and a noted Buddhist author, but you arent likely to see her here as she is often on the road. You can visit
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Bellevue House
This national historic site was once home to Sir John A Macdonald, Canadas first prime minister and a notorious alcoholic. Perhaps the architect also enjoyed a drop, as the Italianate mansion is wholly asymmetrical, a pompous use of bright color abounds and balconies twist off in v
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Beacon Hill Park
Fringed by crashing ocean, this waterfront park is ideal for feeling the wind in your hair – check out the windswept trees along the cliff top. Youll also find a gigantic totem pole, Victorian cricket pitch and a marker for Mile 0 of Hwy 1, alongside a statue of Canadian legend Ter
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Parliament Buildings
Across from the museum, this handsome confection of turrets, domes and stained glass is the provinces working legislature and is open to history-loving visitors. Peek behind the facade on a colorful (and free) 30-minute tour led by costumed Victorians, then stop for lunch at the se
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