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Kingston Archaeological Centre
If youve been traveling along the boring stretch of Hwy 401, you probably spotted the sedimentary rock outcrops – the only interesting thing on the road. Swing by the archaeological center to learn more about the craggy formations, and while youre there check out the archaeological
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World Parrot Refuge
Rescuing exotic birds from captivity and nursing them back to health, this excellent educational facility preaches the mantra that parrots are not pets. Pick up your earplugs at reception and stroll among the enclosures, each alive with recovering, and very noisy, birds. Dont be su
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Vignoble l’Orpailleur
One of the province’s oldest and best-known wine producers, lOrpailleur has a terrific little display on the history of alcohol in Québec, as well as captions in the vineyards explaining the grape varieties and how they grow. Tours of the vineyards are offered, and lunch is served
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Polar Bear Habitat & Heritage Village
Despite all the polar bear talk, there are no wild polar bear in the region. This center is dedicated to the conservation, care and well-being of polar bears: Ganuk is presently its only beary resident. Visitors can interact with him at daily meet the bear sessions, or swim with hi
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Parc Outremont
One of Montréal’s best-kept secrets, this small leafy green space is a great place for a bit of quiet time after exploring the neighborhood. Lovely Victorian homes ring the park, and benches provide a nice vantage point for viewing the small pond with fountain. This is a good spot
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Galt Museum & Archives
The story of Lethbridge is continued at the Sir Alexander Galt Museum, encased in an old hospital building (1910) on the bluff high above the river. Interactive kid-oriented displays sit beside a small gallery with contemporary and historical art that will interest the bigger kids.
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Village Historique Val Jalbert
The Val Jalbert Historic Village is a ghost town that was inhabited from 1901 until a few years after the pulp mill closed in 1927. Theres a trolleybus with running commentary from one of the zealous, costume-wearing guides, and a pleasant restaurant in the old mill by the dramatic
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Bush Pilots Monument
Perched atop The Rock, a large outcrop in the middle of the Old Town, this simple needle pays homage to the gutsy bush pilots who opened up the NWT. Climb the stairs to the viewpoint to watch modern floatplane traffic and envy the people on polychromatic houseboats in the bay. Summ
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Bear River Vineyards
All estate-produced, award-winning wines made at this adorable little winery use solar energy, biodiesel, wind power and the natural slope of the property. Stop by to take a free tour and tasting (July to September) or stay longer at friendly hosts Chris and Peggys one-room B&B
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Britannia Mine Museum
Around 10 minutes before Squamish on Hwy 99, the Britannia Mine Museum is a recommended stop. Once the British Empires largest copper mine, its been restored as an impressive industrial museum. The underground mine tunnel train tour is a highlight and there are plenty of additional
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Avenue du Mont
Old-fashioned five-and-dime stores rub shoulders with a wide array of trendy cafes and fashion boutiques on Ave du Mont-Royal. The nightlife here has surged to the point that it rivals Blvd St-Laurent, with bars and nightclubs ranging from the sedate to uproarious. Intimate shops,
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Avenue Châteaubriand
This shady little lane is a classic story of Plateau renovation. Until the early 1990s this was one of the Plateau’s poorer streets, where residents painted murals on the facades to disguise the deterioration. The murals have long since gone and in their place have emerged colorful
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Kids Market
A nightmare if you stroll in by mistake, this two-story mini–shopping mall for under-10s is bustling with 30 kid-friendly stores, mostly of the toy variety. If your childs interests extend beyond Lego, there are also magic tricks, arts and crafts, and a menagerie of puppets for sal
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Fort Point
Further afield is Fort Point (aka Admirals Point), where youll find a pretty lighthouse and four cannons, the remains of the British fortification from 1745. There are 10 more British cannons in the water, all compliments of the French in 1762. An interpretive center and trail tell
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Icefields Parkway
The Icefields Pkwy is often referred to locally as the ‘world’s most spectacular road’, and it’s tough to argue. Stretching for 230km (142.6 miles) north from Lake Louise all the way to Jasper, the road climbs through an amazingly diverse range of Rocky Mountain scenery, from surgi
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Terry Fox Lookout and Memorial
This memorial honors Terry Fox, a young cancer sufferer and amputee who began a trans-Canada walk on April 12, 1980 to raise money for cancer research. After traveling 5373km from St Johns, Newfoundland, he arrived in Thunder Bay as his condition deteriorated. He never left. Todays
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North American Railway Hall of Fame
From its home in the painstakingly restored Canada Southern Station, built in 1873, the North Ameircan Railway Hall of Fame operates a small free museum and oversees the ongoing restoration of this incredible building. Historical displays are presented in the waiting rooms, station
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Grosse Île National Historic Site
Berthier sur Mer marina, 55km northeast of Québec City on Rte 132 (also accessible via Hwy 20), is the closest departure point for the boat tours to Grosse Île. Times and prices are determined by the boat tour operators.It is also possible to visit the 21-island Île aux Grues archi
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Church of St James the Apostle
Built in 1864 on a sports field for the British military, this Anglican church used to be called St Crickets in the Fields for the matches that unfolded here. The stained glass in the east transept, the Regimental Window, was donated in memory of the WWI fallen. The Writers’ Chapel
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Sandbanks Provincial Park
Offering some of the best sandy swimming beaches in Ontario, popular Sandbanks Provincial Park is divided into two sections: The Outlet , an irresistible strip of white sandy beach and Sandbanks , with its undulating dunes, some over three stories high. The less frequented, undevel
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