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Vancouver’s iconic oceanfront urban park

The Rideau Canal is a 202 km historic waterway linking Ottawa to Kingston, functioning today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular skating rink in winter.

Mount Royal Park in Montréal is a 200‑ha urban oasis with rich biodiversity, year‑round outdoor activities and historic viewpoints.

High Park is Toronto’s largest municipal park featuring natural oak savannah, gardens, a zoo, trails and recreation facilities.

Toronto Islands Park is a car‑free archipelago just offshore downtown Toronto, featuring beaches, gardens, ferries and leisure trails.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in North Vancouver offers thrilling rainforest canopy walks, cliffside adventure courses, Indigenous culture exhibits, and family-friendly attractions year-round.

Grouse Mountain, just 15 min from downtown Vancouver, offers world‑class seasonal activities—ski, hiking, wildlife and scenic attractions year‑round.

Montreal’s Jardin botanique, part of Space for Life, features 75 ha with over 22,000 plant species, 10 exhibition greenhouses and ~20 themed gardens, plus research and events.

Parc Jean‑Drapeau in Montréal spans two islands with 209 ha offering trails, gardens, art, festivals like Osheaga and Piknic Électronik, sports and waterfront leisure.

Prince’s Island Park is a 20‑hectare urban oasis in downtown Calgary, featuring wetlands, playgrounds, festivals, skating, walking trails, and the River Café.

A popular Vancouver beach with mountain views, volleyball courts, and a saltwater pool.

A lively downtown Vancouver beach with sunsets, swimming, restaurants, and summer events.

A wide sandy beach in Vancouver with mountain views, low tides, and peaceful picnic areas.

A 55-acre garden in Vancouver featuring themed plant collections and seasonal events.

Hilltop gardens with city views and floral displays

Nose Hill Park is a 1 129‑hectare urban nature reserve in NW Calgary, featuring rough fescue grassland, wildlife, hiking trails, Indigenous heritage, and AR storytelling via IndigiTRAILS.

Confederation Park is a flat, historic urban green space in downtown Ottawa, featuring a relocated Trafalgar Square fountain, monuments, and hosting annual events like Winterlude and Jazz Fest.

Lansdowne Park is a 40‑acre urban park in Ottawa’s Glebe, featuring historic buildings, sports venues, green space, recreation facilities, events and retail.

Forested park near UBC with over 55 km of trails for walking, biking, and nature exploration.

Lynn Canyon Park in North Vancouver features a free suspension bridge over a lush canyon, scenic forest trails, waterfalls, and an ecology centre—great for families and outdoor lovers.

The Sea to Sky Gondola lifts visitors from Squamish up Mount Habrich, offering stunning Howe Sound vistas, suspension bridge, trails, lodge, and dining.

Bluffer’s Park & Beach is a scenic waterfront park in Scarborough featuring sandy cliffs, a sandy beach, picnic areas, trails and a boat launch.

Rouge National Urban Park is Canada’s first national urban park, a vast natural area in Greater Toronto with forests, wetlands, farms and trails.

Tommy Thompson Park is a unique urban wilderness on Toronto’s Leslie Street Spit, renowned for birdwatching, trails, wetlands and skyline views.

Rundle Park offers diverse recreational features such as sports fields, golf, trails, paddling and winter activities in Edmonton’s river valley.

The Muttart Conservatory features four glass pyramids housing 700 plant species across tropical, temperate, arid, and seasonal displays in Edmonton's river valley.

Bowmont Park is a 164–192 ha natural‐environment park in NW Calgary along the Bow River, with trails, waterfall, habitats, off-leash zones, and restored ecosystems.

Riverdale Park is a large municipal park in Toronto offering sports fields, open green spaces, scenic city skyline views and a seasonal toboggan hill.

Allan Gardens Conservatory is a historic indoor botanical garden in downtown Toronto featuring six glasshouses with tropical, temperate and arid plant collections.

Scenic trails, picnic spots, and mountain views near SFU, ideal for hiking and sunsets.

Deep Cove, nestled at the eastern edge of North Vancouver, offers a charming village, standout Quarry Rock hike, beach parks, kayaking and family-friendly outdoor fun.

Alpine park near Vancouver offering skiing, hiking, and scenic mountain views year-round.

Oceanfront park in West Vancouver with rocky cliffs, tidal pools, and scuba diving spots.

Coastal forest park in West Vancouver with iconic lighthouse views and scenic hiking trails.

Coastal park in Richmond with long jetty, birdwatching, sandy trails, and ocean views.

Queen Elizabeth Park, established 1909, spans 31 ha in Edmonton’s river valley with year-round trails, picnic spots, a playground, river views, and an Indigenous art park.

CN Tower is Toronto’s iconic 553 m communications and observation tower, featuring panoramic views, restaurants, EdgeWalk and entertainment venue.

Parliament Hill in Ottawa, home to Canada’s Senate and House of Commons, historic Gothic buildings, tours, and national events.

Notre‑Dame Basilica in Old Montréal is a neo‑Gothic masterpiece, housing stunning stained‑glass, gold‑leaf interior, a 7,000‑pipe organ and AURA immersive light show.

Saint Joseph’s Oratory in Montréal is a neo‑Renaissance basilica featuring Canada’s largest dome, a renowned Casavant Frères organ, pilgrimage services and extensive spiritual gardens.

Granville Island in Vancouver is a vibrant cultural peninsula featuring a year-round public market, artisan studios, theatres, eateries, and community events.

Canada Place in Vancouver is a landmark cruise terminal, convention centre, hotel gateway and tourist attraction in Coal Harbour.

Science World is Vancouver’s interactive science centre in a geodesic dome, offering STEAM exhibits, Omnimax theatre, and outreach province-wide.

Vancouver Aquarium is Canada’s largest marine science centre in Stanley Park, with rescue programs, interactive exhibits, and research.

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is a downtown Toronto marine attraction housing over 20,000 aquatic animals in themed galleries, touch zones and a shark tunnel.

Fairmont Château Laurier is a 1912 French-Gothic château-style landmark hotel in downtown Ottawa, offering historic grandeur, luxury rooms, dining and iconic views.

Calgary Tower is a 190.8 m observation landmark in downtown Calgary offering 360° views, glass-floor thrills, a revolving restaurant, and cultural exhibits.

Vancouver Lookout is a glass elevator observation deck atop Harbour Centre, offering 360° city, harbour, and mountain views since 1977.

The iconic Gastown Steam Clock in Vancouver’s historic district is one of only a few operational steam-powered timepieces, whistling every 15 minutes.

The Distillery Historic District is a pedestrian-only heritage arts and entertainment quarter in Toronto, blending Victorian industrial architecture with shops, galleries, restaurants and events.

St. Lawrence Market is a historic public food market in downtown Toronto, housing over 120 vendors selling fresh produce, specialty food and antiques.

Casa Loma is a Gothic Revival castle‑style landmark in Toronto offering tours, gardens, dining and hosted events in a historic mansion.

Vancouver Convention Centre is a LEED Platinum waterfront facility with 43,340 m² of event space across East and West buildings, hosting 500+ events annually.

The Marine Building, a 1930 Art Deco skyscraper at 355 Burrard St., Vancouver, once the tallest in the British Empire, is famed for its marine motifs.

Iconic suspension bridge linking downtown Vancouver and North Shore since 1938.

Dr. Sun Yat‑Sen Classical Chinese Garden is Vancouver’s authentic Ming‑era courtyard garden in Chinatown, the first built outside Asia.

Nathan Phillips Square is Toronto’s central civic plaza featuring an iconic reflecting pool, seasonal skating rink, city hall events and public art.

Robson Square is a trio-block civic landmark in downtown Vancouver featuring plazas, waterfalls, outdoor skating, UBC satellite campus and law courts.

The Burrard Street Bridge is a 1932 Art Deco steel-truss crossing over False Creek, renowned for its sculpted towers, bike lanes, and historical character.

Peace Bridge is a striking tubular pedestrian and cycling bridge over the Bow River, designed by Calatrava, connecting downtown and Sunnyside with artful form and strong daily use.

The Legislative Assembly of Alberta is the province’s unicameral law‑making body, comprising 87 elected MLAs, conducting debates and shaping legislation for Alberta.

Edmonton Streetcars are preserved and operated by volunteers, offering heritage rides at Fort Edmonton Park and across the High Level Bridge.

Evergreen Brick Works is a reclaimed industrial site in Toronto turned into a sustainability-driven cultural hub with markets, gardens, trails.

Riverdale Farm is a free, working urban farm in Cabbagetown showcasing heritage barns, livestock and peaceful gardens in downtown Toronto.

The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland invites diverse stories at the meeting of Bow and Elbow rivers—through tours, gardens, exhibits, camps and community events.

The National Arts Centre in Ottawa is Canada’s premier bilingual, multidisciplinary performing arts hub, presenting orchestral, dance, theatre (English, French, Indigenous), and music programs.

The Royal Ontario Museum is Canada’s largest museum of world culture and natural history, with 18 million artifacts across 40+ galleries in downtown Toronto.

Canada’s largest art museum in gallery space, with ~47,000 works spanning international, Canadian and Indigenous art across five pavilions.

The Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau showcases over 3 million artifacts across Grand Hall, First Peoples Hall, Canadian History Hall, plus a Children’s Museum and CINÉ+ cinema.

The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa chronicles Canada's military history with over 500,000 artifacts, striking architecture, immersive galleries, and strong research and remembrance missions.

Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa offers hands‑on exhibits, daily demos, Artifact Alley and CN 6400, open 9 am–5 pm year‑round.

Canada Aviation and Space Museum, part of Ingenium in Ottawa, showcases over 130 aircraft and space artifacts, including the Avro Arrow and Canadarm.

Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, set within a historic castle-like building, houses over 14 million natural-history specimens and leads research in Arctic ecosystems and species discovery.

Montreal’s founding site museum built atop the city’s origins, hosting immersive archaeology and history experiences in Old Montréal.

Montreal’s social‑history museum with over 2.5 mill‑strong collections of objects, photos and archives documenting life in the city and Canada.

Museum of Anthropology at UBC is a world‑renowned teaching museum showcasing Indigenous Northwest Coast art and global cultures in a striking Erickson-designed building.

Aga Khan Museum in Toronto showcases over 1 000 masterpieces of Islamic art and culture from across centuries and regions.

The Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto showcases NHL trophies, Stanley Cup, legendary players and interactive exhibits within a historic downtown heritage building.

Studio Bell is Canad's National Music Centre in Calgary—an architecturally stunning, multi‑level museum, studio and performance hall celebrating Canadian music history and innovation.

The Royal Alberta Museum showcases Alberta’s natural, cultural and human histories in downtown Edmonton, with vast galleries, Bug Room, children’s zone and dynamic exhibitions.

Fort Edmonton Park is Canada's largest living history museum by area, offering immersive historical eras from Indigenous Peoples to the 1920s with rides and costumed interpreters.

TELUS World of Science Edmonton is Western Canada's largest science centre, featuring interactive galleries, IMAX, Zeidler Dome, STEM programs, and family-friendly exhibits.

Glenbow Museum is Calgary’s major regional art and history museum, with vast archives and collections; currently closed for redevelopment and reopening in a bold new form in 2026.

Heritage Park is Western Canada's largest living history museum in Calgary, offering steam trains, paddleboat rides, historic exhibits, midway rides, shops, dining, and events.

A Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post offering immersive 19th-century experiences.

Fort York National Historic Site in downtown Toronto preserves original War of 1812 buildings, marking the birthplace of urban Toronto.

Museum of Vancouver is Canada’s oldest civic museum in Vanier Park, exploring local history through diverse exhibitions and community-led programs.

Vancouver Maritime Museum in Vanier Park showcases Pacific Northwest and Arctic maritime history, with model ships and the iconic St. Roch schooner.

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre in Vancouver features a planetarium, interactive exhibits, telescope observatory, and public science demos to bring astronomy to all ages.

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum at UBC showcases natural history with 2 million specimens, including a 26 m blue whale skeleton, fossils, interactive exhibits, and diverse cultural programming.

Burnaby Village Museum is a 10-acre open-air 1920s heritage village with historic buildings, costumed interpreters, a 1912 carousel, tram and live demonstrations.

Britannia Mine Museum near Squamish brings to life BC’s largest historic copper mine with 20-storey Mill No. 3, underground tours, BOOM! show and gold-panning fun.

The Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver’s historic Wing Sang Building shares Chinese Canadian stories through immersive exhibitions and community programs.

Nikkei Place, in Burnaby, BC, hosts the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre in a 1900s–era site, showcasing Japanese Canadian history, garden, events, and seniors’ services.

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site illustrates West Coast fishing heritage with interactive exhibits in a restored 1894 salmon cannery on Steveston Harbour.

Canadian Museum of Flight preserves BC’s aviation heritage with over 25 restored aircraft, hands‑on exhibits, and volunteer‑led restoration at Langley.

Discover Surrey’s rich history through exhibits, hands-on programs, and diverse cultural displays.

MONOVA (Museum & Archives of North Vancouver) showcases local stories and heritage with interactive exhibits, historic streetcar, archives, and walking tours.

A local museum showcasing the city’s history through exhibits and community stories.

POMO Museum (Port Moody Station Museum) preserves Port Moody’s heritage in a 1908 CPR station, featuring a 1921 railcar, Indigenous history exhibits, and community events.

Vancouver Police Museum & Archives is a unique heritage museum in a former morgue and coroner’s court, offering forensic exhibits and true-crime stories.

BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum celebrates British Columbia’s sporting legends through interactive exhibits, multi-sport galleries, and an extensive artifact collection.

Roedde House Museum is a beautifully restored 1893 Victorian home in Vancouver’s West End, offering immersive guided tours, jazz concerts, and educational programs.

BC Farm Museum in Fort Langley preserves pioneer agriculture with B.C.'s largest collection of antique farm machinery, hands-on exhibits, and family-friendly events.

Hastings Mill Museum is Vancouver’s oldest building (c.1865), a former general store preserving pioneer relics, Indigenous artifacts, and logging history in a scenic Point Grey park.

The Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto preserves nearly 15,000 footwear artifacts spanning 4,500 years to illustrate global cultural and social history through shoes.

The Gardiner Museum in Toronto is Canada's only museum dedicated to ceramic art, showcasing over 4,000 historical and contemporary works.

Spadina Museum (Spadina House) in Toronto offers free guided tours of a restored 1900s mansion and historic gardens, revealing Austin family life.

Mackenzie House in Toronto presents the restored Victorian home of William Lyon Mackenzie, offering guided tours and printing‑press history.

Toronto Railway Museum, housed in the John Street Roundhouse, showcases Toronto and Ontario railway heritage with exhibits, mini‑train rides and guided tours.

Museum of Illusions Toronto offers over 80 interactive exhibits in a 132 Front St E site, blending sensory illusions with educational fun.

The Alberta Aviation Museum preserves local aviation heritage in a historic WWII hangar at Blatchford Field, displaying over 30 aircraft and offers interactive exhibits and simulators.

One of the oldest heritage homes in B.C., preserved with 1800s furnishings and décor.

Pacific Museum of Earth at UBC brings Earth sciences to life with fossils, minerals, interactive exhibits, educational tours, and a virtual 360° gallery.

Calgary's interactive science museum since 2011, offering STEAM‑focused exhibits, a creative kids’ gallery, outdoor park and immersive learning experiences.

The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa houses over 93,000 artworks—from Indigenous and Canadian to global masterpieces—within an iconic glass-and-granite building by Moshe Safdie.

The Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto is one of North America’s largest art museums, housing over 120,000 works across diverse global and Canadian collections.

Vancouver Art Gallery, Canada’s largest art museum west of Toronto, showcases over 13,000 works spanning historical and contemporary art with a focus on local, Indigenous, and Asia-Pacific artists.

Canada’s first museum devoted exclusively to contemporary art, showcasing over 7,000 works by 1,500+ artists in downtown Montréal’s cultural heart.

MOCA Toronto Canada is an independent contemporary art museum at Sterling Rd, hosting rotating exhibitions and programs centered on 21st-century artistic production.

The Power Plant in Toronto is a non‑collecting public gallery devoted to contemporary visual art, offering free entry and dynamic exhibitions.

Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) is a free municipal gallery in Ottawa showcasing regional art, contemporary exhibitions, and the Firestone Collection.

Contemporary Calgary is a nonprofit public gallery housed in the Centennial Planetarium in downtown Calgary, presenting rotating exhibitions of local, national and international contemporary art.

Esker Foundation is Calgary’s leading contemporary art gallery offering free admission, innovative exhibitions, public programs, and a street‑level Project Space for accessible art engagement.

A Vancouver-based public gallery celebrating Bill Reid’s legacy and Northwest Coast Indigenous art, with dynamic contemporary programming.

A major non-profit contemporary photography gallery in North Vancouver, spotlighting local and international artists.

The Contemporary Art Gallery (CAG Vancouver) is a free, non‑collecting public gallery showcasing cutting‑edge local and international contemporary art through exhibitions, talks, workshops, and publications.

UBC’s Morris & Helen Belkin Art Gallery is a free, leading contemporary art institution with 5,000+ works, showcasing local and global artists.

Montréal’s private contemporary art centre hosting major exhibitions, a leading private collection, artist residencies and cultural events in a renovated 19th-century shipyard.

A leading Vancouver private gallery since 1972, Equinox Gallery showcases Canadian contemporary art and estates within an international program.

A South Granville gallery since 1995 showcasing historic and contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous art—sculpture, jewelry, masks, prints.

A premier Vancouver gallery since 1996, exhibiting museum‑quality Indigenous art—First Nations, Inuit and Pacific Northwest Coast works.

Established in 1986, Lattimer Gallery in Fairview showcases authentic Northwest Coast Indigenous art—jewellery, masks, prints, sculpture.

North Vancouver’s Inuit Gallery showcases fine Inuit, First Nations, and Canadian art—jewellery, sculpture, prints—in a bright, accessible space near Lonsdale Quay.

Vancouver’s Chali‑Rosso Gallery offers authentic original prints and sculptures by European Modern Masters and Inuit artists since 2005.

Vancouver’s Sam’s Original Art showcases handcrafted abstract Pacific Northwest landscapes by Sam Siegel, offering originals and limited‑edition giclée prints.

CICA Vancouver presents seasonal contemporary art by international and local BIPOC artists through exhibitions, talks, workshops, and public programs in a vibrant non-profit gallery.

The Art Gallery of Alberta in downtown Edmonton showcases over 6,000 works, featuring Alberta and Western Canadian art in a striking contemporary building.