Québec
You don mining gear to go underground in this restored gold mine, which operated from 1935 to 1985 – cool! Actually, it's more than cool – it can get…
Must-see attractions in Canada
Prince Edward Island
The huge, dune-bordered beach at Stanhope sees far fewer tourists than Cavendish or Brackley, so it's a good bet if you prefer a quiet patch of sand. From…
Québec City
An obligatory photo stop on any tour of the Old Lower Town, this whimsical multistory trompe-l'oeil mural was painted in 1998 by a group of artists from…
New Brunswick
Those round contraptions of wooden posts that you see dotting the waters around Grand Manan are based on the design of ancient fishing traps; some of…
Eastern Townships
A few kilometers from the Vermont border, this village makes a pleasant stop along the Eastern Townships Route des Vins (Wine Route). A cluster of stone…
British Columbia
Colonizing a historic white-clapboard farmhouse dating from 1908, this volunteer-run museum includes an eclectic array of exhibits tracing the island's…
Vancouver
Seemingly far from the madding crowds of the Public Market – at least on summer days when every tourist in town seems to be there – this back-alley strip…
Vancouver Island
A wonderfully quirky museum located on a row of false-fronted buildings that looks like a Dodge City movie set, with evocative exhibits on the area's…
Old Montréal
The big draw of this square by the Palais Des Congrès is the fountain that releases a ring of fire (and an ethereal mist) at certain times of year. The…
Newfoundland & Labrador
This small museum began as a memorial to the men who died during the Great Sealing Disaster of 1914, which claimed 250 lives, some via shipwreck, others…
Northern Ontario
Mt McKay rises 350m over Thunder Bay, offering sweeping views of the region’s patchwork of rugged pines and swollen rock formations. The lookout is part…
Toronto
A former lakeside parking lot has been transformed into the 2800-sq-meter Spadina Quay Wetlands, a thriving, sustainable ecosystem full of frogs, birds,…
Nova Scotia
Stop here for good exhibits on the region's ecology and history. Climb a WWII observation tower for a bird's-eye view of the surrounding area and pick up…
Northern Ontario
Also known as Scenic High Falls, this 23m-high, 38m-wide waterfall on the Magpie River is 5km southwest of town. There is an interpretive walking trail…
North Cape Interpretive Centre
Prince Edward Island
The expanded interpretive center provides displays dedicated to wind energy, local history and wildlife, as well as a small aquarium. The Black Marsh…
Fort Malden National Historic Site
Southwestern Ontario
This British fort was built on earthwork embankments along the river in 1840. Beginning with the arrival of the fur traders, the area saw a lot of…
Northern BC
Sharing the lovely old Smithers Court House building of 1925 with the Smithers Art Gallery on the corner of Main St and Hwy 16, this museum does a great…
Helen Schuler Nature Centre & Lethbridge Nature Reserve
Southern Alberta
Permanent displays tell the story of the river valley and coulee, while temporary exhibits focus on bats, bees and the like. Check out Taco Charlie, the…
New Brunswick
Each spring, this government-funded center builds a barrier to hold the salmon from swimming upstream, protecting them from low water levels and poachers…
Nova Scotia
During the 19th century wood was the wonder material that underpinned nearly every aspect of construction. Built in 1894, this steam-powered sawmill…
Montréal
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…
Saskatchewan
This working orchard is in an area settled by Doukhobor immigrants from eastern Europe in 1899 (Petrofka is a Doukhobor name). The orchard shop offers…
Northwest Territories
On the west side of the Mackenzie Delta, Aklavik ('Barrenground Grizzly Place') was the region's administrative center before Inuvik took over. This Gwich…
Southwestern Ontario
This interpretive center offers a deep dive into the fascinating world of the Mennonites – their history of persecution and dispersal around the world,…
New Brunswick
On the territory of the Mi'kmaq Pabineau Nation, this pretty waterfall tumbles down the Nepisiguit River, about 14km south of Bathurst. The drive here is…
New Brunswick
This site offers many options to explore the past of Beaubears Island including the culture of the Mi'kmaq Nation, the life of early voyageurs and the…
Toronto
Atop the Baldwin Steps, this gracious home and its Victorian-Edwardian gardens were built in 1866 as a country estate for financier James Austin and his…
Churchill
Established primarily to protect polar bear maternity denning sites (wapusk is Cree for 'white bear') and critical habitats for waterfowl and shore birds,…
Vancouver Island
One of BC's earliest exponents of craft cider-making, Merridale has since gone from strength to strength. The rustic-chic cidery site is lined with trees…
Grenfell Interpretation Centre
Newfoundland & Labrador
A number of local sites pertaining to pioneering doctor Sir Wilfred Grenfell are subsumed under Grenfell Historic Properties. The Grenfell Interpretation…
Upper Fort Garry Heritage Provincial Park
Winnipeg
Original 1830s oak, stone and mortar walls stand where four different forts have stood since 1738. The entire site – known as Winnipeg's birthplace and…
Vancouver Island
This small but nature-packed provincial park was given fresh impetus for visitors with the building of a new centerpiece, a 60m-long suspension bridge…
New Brunswick
This isn't your average potato farm. Just 10km west of Cape Jourimain, en route to Moncton, this sixth-generation farmstead has decided to try something…
British Columbia
A delightful little gallery with a firm focus on showcasing Sunshine Coast works, from painting to sculpture and fiber art. The diverse roster of shows…
Cape Spear National Historic Site
Newfoundland & Labrador
In a stunning windswept setting, this site includes an interpretive center, a refurbished 1835 lighthouse and the heavy gun batteries and magazines built…
Northern Ontario
Tidewater covers five islands in the Moose River estuary, with backcountry camping offered on Charles Island between Moose Factory and Moosonee. You might…
Petis Témis Interprovincial Linear Park
New Brunswick
Edmundston is the eastern terminus of the Petis Témis Interprovincial Linear Park, a 134km cycling and hiking trail between Edmundston and Rivière-du-Loup…
Vancouver Island
One of the Cowichan Valley's original wineries is now on its third owners, Colombians who have added a bit of Latin panache to wines such as the crisp,…
Vancouver Island
A rough and rugged wilderness swath with a wave-crashing coastline where whales, otters and a multitude of marine life thrives. Old-growth forest,…
Vancouver
A kaleidoscopic mini shopping mall for under-10s (there's even a special child-size entrance door), the Kids Market is crammed with 25 family-friendly…
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