One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.

Along with his smaller donkey pal, he guards the museum’s exhibits and memorabilia.

The giant birds honor two native North American species.

This half-ton piece of the Alps sits at the base of the CN Tower.

This knick-knack-covered house (complete with a matching van) is a charming oddity in the middle of a modest downtown neighborhood.

The Incredible Hulk, Yoda, Mulder and Scully, and many many others watch over the mean streets of Toronto.

This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.

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

Dedicated to the writer who immortalized the use of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance of those who died in wars.

Now a public art piece, this curious metal feature originally advertised a tinsmith's services.

A 1995 memorial acknowledges the tremendous contributions of Vietnamese refugees to Canada.

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

These prehistoric replicas were based on actual skeletal remains.

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

Concrete pillars provide a beautiful canvas for Quebec City's graffiti artists.

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

This former prison now houses a lovely library devoted to Quebec's oft-maligned English-speaking history.

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

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

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

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

Its columns were all carved from the same white oak tree.

The only example of a Paris Métro sign in use at a subway station outside of the French capital. 

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