City Landmarks in Canada - MapleNow

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.