The falls were named for the mistaken idea that they were the ones pictured on the Canadian $5 bill.

This chilly Canadian hotel has a four-month lifespan due to the unusual material it's made of.

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.

A 400-square foot model of historic Quebec is the playing field for a state of the art light and sound show.

The floating gallery illuminates the heart of Québec City's arts district.

Immortalized in bronze, this frazzled student will be glued to his screen for centuries.

One of Canada's oldest museums, the beautiful Redpath has been serving up Natural History and Ethnography since 1882.

This mesmerizing kinetic sculpture blossoms endlessly in the breeze.

Its original statue was deemed so ugly, locals called it “Scary Lucy.”

An abandoned water sports stadium that has become a haven for graffiti and decay.

A burnt orange monolithic dome structure perched on a hillside near Interstate 280.

A plaque outside the San Jose airport commemorates the insect's arrival to the West Coast.

California's own medieval Italian castle, authentic down to the 300-year-old iron maiden in the dungeon.

These pretty kitties killed and ate as many as 135 railway workers.

Years of archaeology, just chillin' by the water cooler.

Four glass boxes hover over 1,000 feet in the air to give visitors an unparalleled view of Chicago.

The twin towers in this Chicago fountain use 50 foot tall video screens to spit on people.

A second generation sun-powered marvel lights up the night.

A sign at the end of the Santa Monica Pier marks the traditional end of the legendary American highway.

This well-traveled chess park offers scenic views of the pacific and a colorful, eclectic clientele.

A three-story, three-dimensional hobo clown in a tutu welcomes CVS shoppers.

60 feet of towering steel balances gracefully.