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Unusual Attractions in Canada

Toronto, Ontario

The Monkey's Paw

A book collector's dream, The Monkey's Paw in Toronto has the world's first "Biblio-Mat", a random book vending machine.

Malakwa, British Columbia

The Enchanted Forest

An old world fairytale-land with over 350 fairy folk figurines hidden amongst 800 year old cedars.

Toronto, Ontario

Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library

One of Canada's most incredible rare book collections holds hundreds of thousands of gorgeous tomes that the general public can touch.

Toronto, Ontario

Winter Garden Theatre

A botanically themed auditorium blooms within the world’s last operating double-decker theater.

Vancouver, British Columbia

VanDusen Garden's Elizabethan Hedge Maze

This Elizabethan hedge maze is one of only six in North America.

Toronto, Ontario

Casa Loma

A 98-room castle in the middle of Toronto that bankrupted a 19th century electricity multimillionaire.

Qualicum Beach, British Columbia

Free Spirit Spheres

Sleep snuggled in a sphere suspended atop the forest canopy of Vancouver Island.

Montreal, Québec

Biosphere of Montreal

Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.

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Unique Food & Drink in Canada

Snow Cream

Ice cream made with fresh snow is a beloved Southern tradition.

Sugar on Snow

Where maple sap flows, all one needs to make taffy is snow.

Tiger Tail Ice Cream

This orange and black licorice flavor is kind of a big deal in Canada.

Spruce Beer

This Christmas tree elixir kept Vikings and Captain Cook alive.

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Heart of the Arctic: Expedition Cruise

Journey with scientists, historians, Inuit artists, and culturalists to three distinct Arctic regions on this voyage aboard the Ocean Endeavour expedition ship.

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