Yukon Territory
In Jackson Hall, built in the 1920s when Keno City was booming, the Mining Museum shows what life was like during silver- and gold-mining times with some…
Must-see attractions in Canada
Northern BC
Dawson Creek is notable as the starting point (Mile 0) for the Alaska Hwy and it capitalizes on this at the Alaska Highway House, an engaging museum in a…
Québec
A tour and tasting at this winery should be on your agenda, and there's a gîte (B&B) if you can't drag yourself away from the red, white and rosé. Call…
Yukon Territory
Proudly claimed as the world's smallest desert, Carcross Desert, 2km north of town, is actually the exposed sandy bed of a glacial lake. There are a few…
Prince Edward Island
Appropriately for a PEI distillery, this place specializes in potato vodka, as well as a newer brew made from wild blueberries. You can tour the…
Gros Morne National Park
The relentless force of the ocean has carved out these scenic arched rocks on Rte 430, north of Parsons Pond. The area is nice for a picnic assuming the…
Eastern Townships
South of all the sights, Rivière Magog flows into the pretty Lac des Nations, which is surrounded by a scenic paved trail perfect for walking, in-line…
Kelowna
Taste a selection of four wines ($5) at one of the area's oldest wineries – the original vineyards were planted in 1928. Try the floral, somewhat spicy…
Parc National de Miguasha Information Center & Museum
Gaspé Peninsula
The information center and museum for Parc National de Miguasha. The museum both exhibits and interprets the park's 380-million-year-old fossil record.
New Brunswick
Built in 1880 and originally a convent, the Kent Museum houses a stunning Gothic alter. Be toured through exhibits on student life and Acadian history by…
Nova Scotia
The 1885 Whitman House Museum holds artifacts from the town's past and offers a wonderful view from the widow's walk. The museum also serves as Canso's…
Newfoundland & Labrador
Drive or hike up to this outcrop, popular with local road-trippers, find a spot to sit (or stand), then enjoy the stellar views of icebergs and fishing…
Prince George Railway & Forestry Museum
Northern BC
This museum honors trains, the beaver and local lore. It's located in Cottonwood Island Nature Park, north of the train station, which has sylvan walks…
Saint John
This pretty cemetery, with sturdy trees offering plenty of shade, a fountain and fading tombstones from as early as 1783, is just off Kings Sq, in a park…
Northwest Territories
There are two short nature trails at Prelude Lake, as well as a large and busy, full-service campground, boat rentals and activities for children.
Norman Wells Historical Centre
Northwest Territories
A labor of love, this small museum showcases regional history, geology, arts and crafts, and has information on the rivers and the Canol Heritage Trail…
Okanagan Valley
A small winery with a huge reputation; it's known for its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. The Old Vines Restaurant is among the best.
Southwestern Ontario
Focusing on the visual arts and how they fit together with history, London's vibrant museum has 5000-plus works of art and 25,000-plus artifacts. Free…
Newfoundland & Labrador
Worth visiting for some in-depth exhibits on the recent and past histories of indigenous peoples in the area, including the extinct Beothuk people. Take…
Mingan Island Cetacean Interpretation Center
Québec
Built by the researchers at Mingan Island Cetacean Study, this museum gives as many insights into the science of studying whales as it does into the…
Nova Scotia
This eclectic museum has displays ranging from Mi'kmaw basketwork to nautical charts, antique toys, a collection of vintage hats and early lithographs of…
British Columbia
Suitably loft-like in feel, this gallery, which shares the civic building with the town library, has an emphasis on contemporary Western and indigenous…
Prince Edward Island
Quiet dunes, impressive rocks and lots of sand make Dalvay an attractive alternative to the busier beaches to the west, and there are a few short hiking…
Northern Ontario
This sacred Ojibwe site contains the largest ancient ceremonial burial grounds in Canada. It's located 25km west of Emo (and 60km west of Fort Frances) en…
Kelowna
The Okanagan Heritage Museum looks at centuries of local culture in an engaging manner that includes a First Nations pit house, a Chinese grocery and a…
Cape Breton Island
Get some background on cetaceans at this modest visitor center, which has illustrations of 16 whale species, and a life-size model of a pilot whale…
Labrador
A pile of stones, placed here by the Maritime Archaic Indigenous people, is the oldest burial monument in North America. A small roadside plaque marks the…
Saskatchewan
Art lovers will be enthralled by this gallery right on Hwy 4 in North Battleford. Sapp's work, depicting his Cree heritage, is a breathtaking mix of…
Nunavut
This territorial park encompasses an ancient seabed where fossil hunters come across a wealth of marine fossils. There's a free campground here, with tent…
Okanagan Valley
BC's first producer of Zinfandel is also home to the elixirs known as ice wines, which are harvested when the grapes are frozen on the vine; go for the…
Okanagan Valley
All wined out? Stop on the side of Hwy 97 at this family roadside place for a free tasting of their excellent cider. Our pick: the Red Roof Apple Cider (…
New Brunswick Aquarium & Marine Centre
New Brunswick
This understandably popular aquarium gives you the chance to get up close to life under the Atlantic. Touch blue lobsters in the touch tank and watch the…
Halifax
Tours of the 1756 Little Dutch Church, the second-oldest building in Halifax, can be arranged through St George's Round Church.
British Columbia
Across the train tracks from downtown, the Kamloops Heritage Railway runs steam-engine-powered excursions. Check the website for a variety of trips…
Lady Evelyn Falls Territorial Park
Northwest Territories
Lady Evelyn Falls Territorial Park is 7km down the access road to tiny Kakisa from Hwy 1. There's a short path to the splendid 17m falls. There's a…
Cape Breton Island
Built in 1828 in Pioneer Gothic style, St Patrick's is the oldest Catholic church on Cape Breton Island and now houses a museum recounting Sydney's…
Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park
British Columbia
Alexandra Bridge Provincial Park, 2km north of Spuzzum, makes for a scenic stop, where you can picnic while gazing up at the old bridge's historic 1926…
Vancouver
A West End park beloved of local dog-walkers, this is also where you'll find the summer-long West End Farmers Market.
Southwestern Ontario
This excellent provincial park, 47km southwest of Port Dover, occupies a 1.5km sandy spit jagging into the lake, great for swimming, fishing and camping.
Nova Scotia
Perkins House Museum displays articles and furniture from the colonial period. Built in 1766, it's the oldest house belonging to the Nova Scotia Museum.
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