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Telus Spark
Youll wish science class was as fun as the Telus World of Science. Kids get a big bang out of this user-friendly and very interactive science center. There is a giant dome, where light shows depicting the cosmos are projected, and a whole raft of other things to discover. Plans are
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Military Museums
Those with an interest in the military will enjoy the Military Museums (essentially one museum), providing a very thorough overview of Calgarys military background – air force, army and navy – and its role in Canadian conflicts over the years, from British colonial escapades in the
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McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Handcrafted wooden buildings (which include painter Tom Thomson’s cabin, moved from its original location) are set amid 40 hectares of conservation trails contain works by Canada’s best-known landscape painters, the Group of Seven, as well as First Nations, Inuit and other acclaime
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Tofino Botanical Gardens
Explore what coastal temperate rainforests are all about by checking out the frog pond, forest boardwalk, native plants and educational workshops at this smashing, bird-packed rustic attraction. Theres a seasonal cafe on-site for that essential glass of wine, while classical music
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Rendez
If theres one essential stop along this coast, this is it. Learn about Acadian history and culture at the museum; check out local art at the gallery; watch musical performances and more at the theater; and get tourist tips at the information center – and all this is under one roof
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Emily Carr House
The birthplace of BCs best-known painter, this bright-yellow gingerbread-style house has plenty of period rooms, plus displays on the artists life and work. Theres an ever-changing array of local contemporary works on display, but head to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria if you
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Musée Stewart
Inside the old Arsenal British garrison (where troops were stationed in the 19th century), this beautifully renovated museum displays relics from Canada’s past in its permanent exhibition, History and Memory. In summer, there are military parades outside by actors in 18th-century u
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Le Château
This fortress-like apartment complex from 1926 was designed by the famed Montréal architects George Ross and Robert MacDonald. The style would do Errol Flynn proud: Scottish and French Renaissance with stone battlements, demons and pavilion roofs. Fossilized shells are visible in t
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Her Majestys Chapel of the Mohawks
Captain Brants tomb is on the grounds of the tiny but exquisite Her Majestys Chapel of the Mohawks, best visited on sunny afternoons when light streams through the gorgeous stained-glass windows. On the site of the original village, its the oldest Protestant church in Ontario (1785
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Nitobe Memorial Garden
Exemplifying Japanese horticultural philosophies, this tranquil oasis includes a Tea Garden – complete with ceremonial teahouse – and a Stroll Garden that represents a journey through life, with little waterfalls and languid koi carp. Named after Dr Inazo Nitobe, a scholar whose mu
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Commissioners Residence
Built in 1901 to house the territorial commissioner, this proud building was designed to give potential civic investors confidence in the city. The building was the longtime home of Martha Black, who came to the Yukon in 1898, owned a lumberyard and was elected to the Canadian Parl
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FlyOver Canada
Canadas Places new attraction, this breathtaking movie screen simulator ride makes you feel like youre swooping across the entre country, waggling your legs over landmark scenery from coast to coast. Enroute, your seat will lurch, you face will be sprayed and youll likely have a bi
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Jasper Town to Maligne Lake
The inspiring 46km drive between Jasper and Maligne Lake is almost obligatory for anyone with a day to spare in Jasper. The road twists and turns and it would seem that at every corner there is an opportunity to see some wildlife. This is one of the best places in Jasper to look fo
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La Domaine Joly de Lotbinière
This stately museum between Trois-Rivières and Québec City was built for Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière (1849–1908), a premier of Québec. This is one of the most impressive manors built during the seignorial period of Québec and has been preserved in its late-19th-century state.
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Tidal Bore Park
The tourist literature talks up the twice-daily return of the waters of the tidal Petitcodiac River. In theory, the tide comes in as one solid wave, unfurled like a carpet across the muddy riverbed in one dramatic gesture; the height of this oncoming rush can allegedly vary from ju
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Ursuline Museum
Founded by Ursuline nuns in 1639, this museum has a fine collection of textiles, ceramics, books and prints related to Catholicism. Frescoes adorn the adjacent chapel. Nearby, Rue des Ursulines is a pleasant place to stroll, with its picturesque homes (some now operating as B&B
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Lac des Castors
Created in a former marsh as part of a work-creation project, Beaver Lake is a center of activity year-round. You can rent paddleboats on the lake or, in winter, ice skates, cross-country skis, snow shoes and sleds from Le Pavillon . The slopes above the lake are popular for sleddi
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Officers Square
Once the military parade ground, the Garrison Districts Officers Square now hosts a full-uniform changing of the guard ceremony in summertime. Also in summer the Calithumpians Outdoor Summer Theatre performs daily at 12:15pm weekdays and 2pm weekends. The free historical skits are
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Craigdarroch Castle
If youre in this part of town checking out the gallery, dont miss this elegant turreted mansion a few minutes walk away. A handsome, 39-room landmark built by a 19th-century coal baron with money to burn, its dripping with period architecture and antique-packed rooms. Climb the tow
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Fort St Joseph National Historic Site
St Joseph Island, a quiet expanse of woodland about 50km east of Sault Ste-Marie, sits between Canada and the USA in the northwest corner of Lake Huron. Its linked by bridge off Hwy 17. Here, the Fort St Joseph National Historic Site was once the most remote outpost of the British
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