This former outpost was designed to protect the lucrative fur trade of the 18th century.

One of Canada's oldest collections of stone fur trading buildings.

This metal sculpture is a tribute to the Canadian Pacific Railway, which had a station in the village that has now been converted into a library.

The ruins of a burned-down monastery have become a serene park and community space. 

Dedicated to the writer who immortalized the use of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance of those who died in wars.

Alongside a scenic road are the remains of crumbling World War II gun emplacement.

The tombstone epitaph of Millicent Milroy commemorates her "marriage" to King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor.

Dedicated to the people of Indian Head, Saskatchewan.

Watch maple syrup being made without ever leaving the city.

This now abandoned arch bridge was constructed during the Great Depression.

The racehorse's headstone highlights a forgotten part of the Hendrie Park Gardens' history.

This uniquely shaped tombstone is dedicated to the project construction superintendent for the Empire State Building.

Everything in this two-story house—down to the mounted deer head on the wall—was carefully crafted from concrete.

A rare venue to buy specialty maps.

This mid-19th century chapel is a tiny treasure for weary travelers.

The resilient spirit of this remote mining town burns bright in its eclectic memorabilia.

After a long, dark winter in the upper latitudes, Yellowknife knows how to let it all out in unparalleled style.

Fort Garry was a pivotal post for the Hudson’s Bay Company and a major factor in the economy and political culture of the area.

A historic ghost town still worth a visit.

All that remains of this former mill town is a ranger station and some crumbling buildings.

A remote landmark named for a whimsical photograph taken by a 1850s photographer and his crew of graffiti artists.

A small Canadian town founded as a refuge for Loyalists following American Independence.

When World War II came to Canada, Fort Péninsule was part of the first line of defense for Allied shipping convoys.

This house of worship in the Arctic Circle is shaped like an igloo.