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Le Pays de la Sagouine
Sitting on a small island in the Bouctouche River, this reconstructed Acadian village has daily programs in English and French. There are interactive cooking and craft demos, historical house tours and live music, as well as several cafes in which to sample old-fashioned Acadian cu
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Meares Island
Visible through the mist and accessible via kayak or tour boat from the Tofino waterfront, Meares Island is home to the Big Tree Trail, a 400m boardwalk through old-growth forest that includes a stunning 1500-year-old red cedar. The island was the site of the key 1984 Clayoquot Sou
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Place Ville
Known for its rotating rooftop beacon that illuminates downtown at night, the 42-story Place Ville-Marie tower marked the beginning of Montréal’s Underground City five decades ago. Its cruciform shape was chosen to commemorate Maisonneuve’s planting of a great cross on Mont-Royal i
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Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art
Opposite the Royal Ontario Museum, the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art was founded by philanthropists. Spread over three floors, collections cover several millennia; various rooms focus on 17th- and 18th-century English tavern ware, Italian Renaissance majolica, ancient American ear
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Casino New Brunswick
The provinces first full-service casino, this 24,000-sq-foot gambling palace brings a touch of Vegas to Moncton. It packs in crowds with its 500 slot machines, poker room, numerous bars and buffets, and an entertainment venue boasting big-name performers such as the Beach Boys and
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Belvédère Camillien
This is the most popular lookout on Mont-Royal thanks to its accessibility and large parking lot. Naturally enough, it’s a magnet for couples once night falls, making it nearly impossible on summer nights to find a parking space.You can walk to Chalet du Mont-Royal, about 2km away.
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Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
A visit to the Soos most dynamic and kid-friendly museum is a great way to get a sense of how Northern Ontario works: bush planes are crucial to remote communities that are not accessible by road. Stroll amongst retired aircraft to see how tiny these flyers really are. A flight sim
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Fortune Head Ecological Reserve
The reserve protects fossils dating from the planets most important period of evolution, when life on earth progressed from simple organisms to complex animals some 550 million years ago. The reserve is about 3km west, by the Fortune Head Lighthouse. Kids will appreciate the Interp
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Parc de la Croix
A short drive into the hilly part of town leads to tiny Parc de la Croix, where an illuminated cross guards a stunning view across town and the river. To get there from downtown, take Rue Lafontaine south to the underpass leading to Rue Témiscouata. Make a left on Chemin des Raymon
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RCMP Musical Ride Centre
While the name sounds like Disneys newest attraction starring chipper red-vested policemen, the musical ride center is actually the stage where the Mounties perfect their pageant. The public are welcome to watch the dress rehearsals and equestrian displays, though it mostly appeals
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Fresque des Québecois
An obligatory photo stop on any tour of the Old Lower Town, this whimsical multi-story trompe-loeil mural was painted in 1998 by a group of artists from Québec and Lyon (France). Samuel de Champlain stands jauntily in the center of the scene, flanked by kids playing hockey and a va
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Vancouver Art Gallery
The VAG has dramatically transformed since 2000, becoming a vital part of the citys cultural scene. Contemporary exhibitions – often showcasing Vancouvers renowned photoconceptualists – are now combined with blockbuster international traveling shows. Check out Fuse , a quarterly la
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Morningstar Farm
Check out the regions locavore credentials at this little working farmstead, which is a family-friendly visitor attraction. Let your kids run wild – most will quickly fall in love with the roaming pigs and goats – then hunt down some samples from the on-site Little Qualicum Cheese
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PHI Center
One of Old Montréals most innovative art incubators, the PHI Center stages thought-provoking exhibitiions, embracing a wide range of styles and genres. Four or five nights a week, PHI Center screens art films, obscure documentaries, experimental shorts and other works you wont see
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Inkwis Arts and Culture
The newest of several First Nations–focused galleries around Tofinos downtown drag, this spartan but friendly little space has a lively roster of ever-changing exhibitions; check the website for exhibition opening events. While the focus is contemporary First Nations, artists from
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Cours Le Royer
Montréal’s first hospital was founded on this narrow lane by Jeanne Mance in 1644. Later a huge commercial complex was built here, leaving several beautiful 19th-century warehouses behind. The buildings caught the eyes of developers in the 1970s and were converted into apartments a
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Wapusk National Park
Established primarily to protect polar bear breeding grounds (wapusk is Cree for white bear), this remote park extends along Hudson Bays shores 45km southeast of Churchill. Its location between boreal forests and arctic tundra gives it importance for monitoring the effects of clima
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Horne Lake Caves
Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park is a 45-minute drive from Parksville, but its worth it for BCs best spelunking. Some caves are open to the public for self-exploration, though the excellent guided tours are recommended, from family friendly to extreme – book ahead for these. To get
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Wild Play Element Parks
The perfect spot to tire your kids out, this tree-lined adventure playground is packed with adrenalin-pumping fun, from bungee jumping to scream-triggering zip-lining. Along with its fun obstacle courses, theres plenty of additional action to keep the family occupied, from woodsy w
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Tancook Island
This island (population 190) is a 45-minute ferry ride from Chesters government wharf (round-trip $5.50, four services daily Monday to Friday, two daily on weekends). Walking trails crisscross the island. Settled by Germans and French Huguenots in the early 19th century, the island
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