A marvel of engineering built to prevent annual floods from devastating the city of Winnipeg.

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

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 celebration of one of the West End’s most recognizable figures, who made helping others his life's work.

The world’s first museum dedicated to exploring human rights unleashed a wave of controversy.

The historic home of the pivotal political activist who led the Métis people in rebellion against the Canadian government.

The intense competition of the 19th-century fur trading industry played out at this fort in Western Canada.

Elaborate hand-carved wooden clocks two brothers made in their spare time are on display at this handsome little museum.

As the glaciers retreated out of northern Wisconsin, this unique natural wonder was crafted.

The tragic death of 19-year-old Mabel Tainter in 1886 led to the construction of this unique Victorian-era theater in the northern woods of Wisconsin.

America's silhouette includes 100 square miles of wilderness jutting into Canada thanks to an old mapmaking error.

A collection of pianos and more guaranteed to delight anyone interested in music history.

Opened in 1956, the first modern indoor shopping mall in the world was inspired by the shopping arcades found in European cities.

Come for the giant taxidermy lion, stay for the knick knacks at this Minneapolis curiosity shop.

After the musical legend's death, his memorial was mysteriously graffitied in gold.

A whimsical sensor instrument for Minneapolitans to play on their walks to work.

Home to part of the world’s largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents.

The world's largest floating loon bobs in the lake to kick off an annual festival.

Where you can photograph wild black bears without worrying about becoming dinner.

This Minnesota-shaped forest is actually located in the state it is shaped like.

A mapping error in the 19th century made loggers think this section of the forest was underwater.

A riverside park built around the ruins of a massive dam that collapsed in 1909.

A striking 12th-century-style castle built on the edge of a cliff.

The perfectly named cave drop is the deepest in the continental United States, almost matching the height of Seattle’s Space Needle.