Behind this beachfront shop lies a spectacular, colorful sea cave with an equally colorful past.

Built for an exposition in 1915, these horticultural displays have stood the test of time.

This enormous World War II relic is one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

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

Futuristic apartment blocks are the backdrop for Montreal surfers hangin' ten on the Habitat '67 standing wave.

This 1967 experiment in modular architecture was designed to be a new model for urban living.

A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

Two thirds of this Montreal neon icon has survived to flash another day.

Louise Bourgeois' 30-foot-tall steel spider sculpture.

The mastermind behind this palatial hotel perished on the Titanic weeks before its grand opening.

One of the largest underground systems runs under Canada's largest urban center.

The gorgeous library at Trinity College is home to remarkable treasures of Irish identity.

This towering church is home to a world-famous organ and a treasure trove of medieval art.

Oldest Museum of the Netherlands is a true cabinet of curiosities.

A nuclear reactor created for Eisenhower's "Atoms for Peace" campaign is now used for research at a Dutch university.

A nearly 25-foot concrete sculpture of Sylvette, Picasso's muse.

Portraits of musicians line Oude Binnenweg, the jazziest street in the city.

This charming pup is meant to celebrate the youth and stubbornness of the city's students.

A strangely curved lamppost stands tall over this avenue in Rotterdam.

Inside this metro station is a section of the city's former medieval fortification.