Lower Mainland
Combining displays on pioneer and First Nations history as well as the wildlife that calls the river home, this interpretation center tells you all you…
Must-see attractions in Canada
Québec
Near the northern tip of the island, in the village of St-François, this wooden observation tower provides views over the St Lawrence River, the north…
Centre d'Exposition de Val-d'Or
Québec
Various traveling exhibits and works by local artists, some of them indigenous, can be found within this center. It's a good spot to visit, make…
Whistler
There's a diverse roster of everything from classes to movie screenings here, along with a small gallery holding temporary exhibitions of mainly local…
Manitoba
Worth visiting simply for its creaky-floored history, HP Tergesen & Sons is a busy store that's been in continuous operation since 1899. Look out for the…
St John's
With iconic statues of a Newfoundland dog and a Labrador Retriever, this park hosts the City of St John’s free Music at Harbourside lunchtime concert…
Saskatchewan
This WDM branch honors its strong Eastern European and Ukrainian roots. Indoor and outdoor displays tell the stories of settlers from over 50 countries…
Montréal
Sun, snow and lack of sobriety are no barrier at this free open-air art gallery smack in the middle of the Village's bar street. The often-abstract works…
Eastern Townships
More than 1000 vendors set up here, attracting thrifty weekend treasure-hunters from near and far. If anything else, it's a fascinating peek into the…
Babine Mountains Provincial Park
Northern BC
Great hiking is found at Babine Mountains Provincial Park near to Smithers. It's a 324-sq-km park with trails to glacier-fed lakes and subalpine meadows…
Bruce Peninsula
Hometown hero William Avery ('Billy') Bishop, Canada's notorious WWI flying ace, is honored here at his childhood home. Now the Billy Bishop Heritage…
Railway Society of Newfoundland
Western Newfoundland
Within historical Humbermouth Station, the Railway Society of Newfoundland has a good-looking steam locomotive and some narrow-gauge rolling stock that…
Old Montréal
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…
Banff Town
This open-air skiing chairlift remains open in the summer, taking you on a 15-minute ride to a viewing platform on Mt Norquay (2133m). You'll find a…
Northern Manitoba
This small log cabin on the edge of town is stuffed with taxidermy of local wildlife, First Nations and fur trade relics, and mining-related artifacts. It…
Nova Scotia
A c 1787 Loyalist house is now the Shelburne County Museum. It has a collection of Loyalist furnishings, displays on the history of the local fishery, and…
Labrador
Selma Barkham was a tireless investigator of local history. Check out the stories she uncovered in this little museum, which also features a 15m, 400-year…
Québec
Built in 1719, this is the oldest church on the Île d'Orléans; it was declared a historical monument in 1954. Mass is no longer celebrated here, but it is…
Québec
The second-tallest lighthouse in Canada has a decent perch over the St Lawrence Seaway, at the Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse National Historic Site complex.
British Columbia
These hot springs, 12km northeast of Nakusp off Hwy 23, feel a bit artificial after receiving a revamp. However, you'll forget this as you soak away your…
Québec City
An entrance to both the Fortifications of Québec and St-Louis Forts & Châteaux national historic sites.
Winnipeg
Aims to redirect young artists away from vandalism toward the creation of sanctioned public art, and stages exhibitions ranging from sculpture and…
Wagmatcook Culture & Heritage Centre
Cape Breton Island
Just south of Baddeck, Wagmatcook First Nation (www.wagmatcook.com) is composed of two Mi'kmaq communities. You can learn a little more about them at this…
Îles de la Madeleine
This museum delves into the biology and behavior of seals and explores their cultural significance to the islands, giving particular attention to the…
British Columbia
Housed in the 1897 Bank of Montreal building, this museum features well-done displays from the booming mining days, a tiny vault and an untouched tin…
Îles de la Madeleine
Built in 1925, this Anglican church includes a stained-glass window that depicts Jesus clad in a woolen jumper and boots and saying, 'Come with me and I…
Northern Ontario
Heading north from Sault Ste Marie on Hwy 17 for about 40km, look for a left-hand turn to 'Harmony Beach Road,' to reach this popular summer swimming spot…
Saskatchewan
Learn about Gravelbourg's rich cultural traditions at this museum, two blocks south of the cathedral. Entrance to the museum plus a guided tour of the…
Saskatchewan
This 1900s heritage village depicts a way of life unfamiliar to most. Many Mennonite and Hutterite communities still exist in the area. There's an annual…
Vancouver Island
A dozen or so photo-friendly sculptures are dotted around the town's waterfront. Look out for a graceful gymnast, a hollow eye made out of whale bones and…
Centre d'Interprétation Mines Seleine
Îles de la Madeleine
At the end of a windswept sandbank, the island's industrial salt mine – one of the earliest economic engines of settlement – excavates at a depth of 300m…
Eastern Newfoundland
This restored merchant's home dates from 1910, and includes exhibits on the small businesses that were vital to Trinity's' economy in the late 19th and…
The Laurentians
This castle-like house of worship built in 1897 boasts stunning stained-glass windows and Venetian chandeliers. It was made a cathedral in 1951. Enter…
Jasper National Park
Mary Schäffer was the first non-indigenous woman to travel through much of the Jasper region – this lookout gives you a glimpse of the scenery she loved…
Old Montréal
Opened in 2007, this excellent contemporary-art gallery in a heritage building features mind-bending works by artists such as Valérie Belin, Ryoji Ikeda…
Newfoundland & Labrador
There's not a ton of sandy beaches in Newfoundland, but you'll find one at Deadman's Cove, as well as a 2km coastal trail that takes you past some nice…
Northwest Territories
This 1936 log cabin sits is the location of the original Hudson's Bay Company compound and is a terrific example of Métis architecture. You can only visit…
Cornwallis Street Baptist Church
Halifax
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…
Northern BC
This serene little park less than 90km south of the Yukon border surrounds Boya Lake, which seems to glow turquoise. You can camp on the shore (tent and…
