The ruins of Vancouver's abandoned heritage railway.

This Canadian exhibit with claims as the largest one man taxidermy collection in North America.

America's only city hall with minarets took architectural cues from Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

A failed, un-built suburb that has been going feral for decades.

While these wooden totems bear a striking resemblance to First Nations artwork of British Columbia, their actual origins lay on the opposite side of the Pacific Ocean.

A house filled to the brim with oddities and curiosities.

A colorful architectural gem in Seattle's uniquely modern Central Library.

A tiny red pebble marks what may be the quietest outdoor spot in the United States.

A winding path built in secret on the edge of the continent.

An artsy hidden staircase leads to breathtaking views of San Francisco.

Julia Morgan's Moorish-Gothic labyrinth of fountains, trees, natural light and Oakland's notable dead.

A floating McDonald's built for Expo '86 is now a derelict relic on Burrard Inlet.

The design of this beautifully crafted building was inspired by Norwegian glaciers.

Locals transformed this Canadian evergreen into a secret hangout with spectacular views of Vancouver's skyline.

A Roman-style column in Oregon hides a spiral staircase inside.

You might know it as the Overlook Hotel, but the inside is not going to be familiar.

A "sinister, whimsical, tacky, and really orange" public art installation hidden under a Seattle bridge.

Live long and prosper in Vulcan, Alberta.

The magic's in the hole!

A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.

The oldest landmark of Toronto is a testament to shifting sands.

Twin Peaks' real life Double R Diner has been restored to its damn fine television look.

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

A roaring, awe-inspiring double cascade of icy water flows through woodland Oregon like something out of a Tolkien novel.