This "Palace of Purification" has made many film appearances as a dark and sinister headquarters.

This Toronto garden collects stares and tchotchkes in equal measure.

An abandoned 1970s theme park that has been turned into a space for waterfront walking.

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

This unusual structure may be on its way to becoming a cultural landmark in Toronto.

A collection of more than 12,000 shoes, displayed in a building shaped like a shoebox.

This massive, ancient stone was disassembled and then put back together again.

Canada's largest dinosaur skeleton was hidden away in storage for more than 40 years.

A monument to the 17,000 Chinese who worked and died to build Canada's Pacific Railway.

A fantastic place to see murals, and an important location in the history of Toronto's legal street art scene.

The giant birds honor two native North American species.

This historic library honors the legacy of the British Empire's first children's librarian.

The Victorian-era greenhouse is stuffed with tropical plants, and open 365 days a year.

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

A miniature representation of Canadian cities and landmarks in incredible—and sometimes hilarious—detail.

Gaudí's famously flamboyant architectural style is on full display in this sprawling park and garden.

The tech giant built three enormous glass orbs in Seattle so employees could work inside a rainforest greenhouse.

A wall of chewing gum moonlights as collective art.

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.

This urban oasis is a marvelous meld of music and landscape architecture.

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

Construction of Barcelona's iconic (but controversial) church is expected to be completed in 2026—a century after the death of its architect.

Designed by Gustave Eiffel before his famed tower.

These fly sculptures are scattered around the city and represent the patron saint of Girona.