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Exploration Place
Exploration Place, southeast of downtown (follow 20th Ave east of Gorse St), has various kid-friendly galleries devoted to science, plus natural and cultural history.
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Kamloops Heritage Railway
Across the train tracks from downtown, the Kamloops Heritage Railway runs steam-engine-powered excursions, although at the time of writing it was shut for maintenance.
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Whale Interpretive Centre
Stop here before taking a whale-watching tour from the adjacent wharf. Park entrance permits are for sale, and internet access is available at the C@P site downstairs.
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Museum of Natural History
Daily summer programs introduce children to Gus the toad and demonstrate the cooking of bugs. Exhibits on history and the natural world will keep parents engaged, too.
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Klondike Institute for Art & Culture
The Klondike Institute for Art & Culture is part of Dawsons thriving arts community. It has an impressive studio building, galleries and educational programs.
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Cornwallis Street Baptist Church
The Cornwallis Street Baptist Church has been serving African Nova Scotians since the 1830s. Walk by on Sunday morning and hear the gospel music flow through its walls.
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Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum
Cottonwood Island Nature Park has walks alongside the river and is home to the Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum, which honors choo-choos, the beaver and local lore.
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Guardian Trust Building
One of several grand buildings along Rue St-Jacques, the 1902 Guardian Trust Building has helmeted women guarding the entrance while lions and mermaids watch over on the 2nd floor.
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David Thompson Astronomical Observatory
You too can take a peek at the stars through the largest telescope in Canada on a star walk at this fantastic, accessible observatory. Check the website for latest conditions.
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MacBride Museum
The Yukons attic covers the gold rush, First Nations, intrepid Mounties and more. Old photos vie with old stuffed critters; daily special events like gold-panning are fun.
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Molson Bank Building
The Molson beer-brewing dynasty had its own bank, but the Molson Bank Building looks more like a royal residence; heads of founder William and his two sons grace the doorway.
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Ruckle Provincial Park
Head to Ruckle Provincial Park, a southeast gem with ragged shorelines and gnarly arbutus forests. There are trails for all skill levels, with Yeo Point making an ideal pit stop.
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Musée de L’abeille
Northeast of Québec City on Hwy 138 is honey store and bee museum Musée de l’Abeille . It gets good reviews from families (kids for the ‘safari, ’ parents for the honey wine!).
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Harmony Beach
Heading west from Sault Ste-Marie on Hwy 17 for about 40km, look for a left-hand turn to a poorly signposted Harmony Beach Road, to reach this popular summer swimming spot.
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Hank Snow Home Town Museum
This museum sheds light on Nova Scotias status as a northern Nashville. In the old train station, it captures the history of Snow, Wilf Carter and other crooners and yodelers.
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Petite Chapelle
Built in 1747 by the Jesuits, Petite Chapelle is one of North Americas oldest wooden churches. Also known as the Indian Chapel, it contains a small exhibition on missionary life.
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Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre
With its life-sized replica of an elasmosaur – a prehistoric marine reptile first discovered in the area – the excellent museum also houses pioneer and First Nations exhibits.
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Kingsbrae Garden
Extensive, multihued Kingsbrae Garden is considered one of the best horticultural displays in Canada. Check out the wollemi pine, one of the worlds oldest and rarest trees.
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Museum London
Focusing on the visual arts and how they fit together with history, Londons vibrant museum has 5000-plus works of art and 25,000-plus artifacts. Free tours run on Sundays at 2pm.
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Marine Museum of the Great Lakes
Kingston was an important shipbuilding center. This museum sits on the site of the old shipyard, offering a detailed history of the fascinating vessels constructed at the yard.
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