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Montreal Biodôme

16 Feb - 12 Sep 2010 (various dates)

An oasis in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, the Montreal Biodôme recreates four varied ecosystems of the Americas. Look for monkeys in the tropical forest and penguins in the polar worlds. In between…

Montreal Biodôme, Montreal. © Céline Dubreuil
43.575386
-79.560358
2

Ontario Place

21 May - 19 Sep 2010 (annual)

This harbourfront entertainment complex sits on Lake Ontario's shore and is home to Soak City, Toronto's only water park. Ontario Place features pedal boats and rides plus an IMAX Cinesphere…

Ontario Place, Toronto. © Tourism Toronto
45.42987
-75.697774
3

National Gallery of Canada

1 May - 30 Sep 2010 (various dates)

The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa is an art museum of international stature and a Canadian cultural gem. Admire extensive collections of Canadian, European and American art dating from…

National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. © National Gallery of Canada
45.508925
-73.553468
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Château Ramezay Museum

1 Jun - 30 Sep 2010 (various dates)

In 1705 Claude de Ramezay, the 11th governor of the colony, built himself a residence in Old Montreal. After having hosted Benjamin Franklin's American revolutionaries, it became the Château…

Château Ramezay Museum, Montreal. © Château Ramezay Museum
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-114.099993
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Heritage Park Historical Village

7 Sep - 11 Oct 2010; Weekends only (various dates)

The sprawling outdoor Heritage Park Historical Village, south-west of downtown Calgary, is a recreation of an early 20th-century Canadian pioneer village where costumed actors explain what…

Heritage Park Historical Village, Calgary. © Travel Alberta
51.086137
-114.350552
6

Calaway Park

4 Sep - 11 Oct 2010; Fri, Sat, and Sun only (various dates)

Calgary's Calaway Park is western Canada's largest outdoor amusement park, providing fun for kids of all ages. The park contains everything from roller coasters to the Log Ride and bumper…

45.426798
-75.710885
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Canadian Museum of Civilization

1 May - 11 Oct 2010 (various dates)

The Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa presents permanent and temporary exhibitions that look at the cultural history of the nation and various aspects of its natural wonders. There are…

Canadian Museum of Civilization, Ottawa. Courtesy of NCC-CCN
49.26871
-123.258707
8

Museum of Anthropology

25 Jan - 11 Oct 2010 (various dates)

Located in Grey Point, the Museum of Anthropology houses a magnificent collection of First Nations artwork. After the first stage of the current renovation all exhibits, including totem poles…

Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver. Photo by Bill McLennan, courtesy of the Museum of Anthropology
50.7678
-111.4922
9

Dinosaur Provincial Park

1 Apr - 12 Oct 2010 (various dates)

In the moon-like badlands near Patricia, 200km east of Calgary, erosion is slowly revealing one of the world's most extensive dinosaur fossil beds. Take a guided tour to learn more about this…

Badlands, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Calgary © Travel Alberta
43.711962
-79.506214
10

Canada's Wonderland

2 May - 31 Oct 2010 (annual)

With more than 200 attractions, Canada's Wonderland in Toronto is the largest theme park in the country. The park is Nickelodeon-themed, meaning that popular children's characters such as…

Spongebob Squarepants and his friends at Canada's Wonderland, Toronto. Courtesy of Paramount Canada's Wonderland Paramount Canada's Wonderland
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Montreal Botanical Garden

15 May - 31 Oct 2010 (various dates)

Montreal Botanical Garden's 22,000 plant varieties spread across 748,668m² of diverse land in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Relax at the Chinese Garden (the largest outside Asia) or the serene…

Montreal Botanical Garden, Montreal. © Montréal Botanical Garden
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-73.534131
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Biosphère

1 Jun - 31 Oct 2010 (various dates)

Built as the US pavilion for Expo '67, the massive geodesic dome on Saint Helen's Island houses the Biosphère. Environmental issues, including global warming, are explored through multimedia…

Biosphère, Montreal. © Tourisme Montréal
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Ça Roule - Montreal On Wheels

1 Mar - 30 Nov 2010 (annual)

The 2.5km Old Port promenade is best explored on two wheels. Ça Roule - Montreal On Wheels rents out bikes and rollerblades to take visitors past boats, bookstalls and parkland. Take a tour to…

The Old Port, Montreal. Photo by Pierre St-Jacques, © Canadian Tourism Commission
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Maison Saint-Gabriel

6 Jan - 18 Dec 2010; not Mon (various dates)

Although now surrounded by the neighbourhood of Pointe Saint-Charles, the fieldstone Maison Saint-Gabriel was a rustic setting for nuns to raise and educate marriageable orphans. Re-enactments…

Maison Saint-Gabriel, Montreal. © Dan Lavoie (Studio Odyssée)
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-73.556659
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Maison Saint-Gabriel

Oct - Dec 2010; not Mon (various dates)

Although now surrounded by the neighbourhood of Pointe Saint-Charles, the fieldstone Maison Saint-Gabriel was a rustic setting for nuns to raise and educate marriageable orphans. Re-enactments…

Maison Saint-Gabriel, Montreal. © Dan Lavoie (Studio Odyssée)
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Black Creek Pioneer Village

1 May - 23 Dec 2010 (annual)

Black Creek Pioneer Village takes visitors back to the 1800s and Toronto's fledgling days as a crossroads community. More than 40 restored heritage homes, shops and gardens are staffed by…

The Black Creek Pioneer Village, Toronto. Courtesy of Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation Photo courtesy of Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation
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-114.123583
17

Calgary Farmers' Market

1 Sep - 24 Dec 2010; Fri, Sat, and Sun only (various dates)

The bustling indoor Calgary Farmers' Market, south-west of the city centre, sells everything from fresh fruit and organic vegetables to game from local farms, savoury pies and bison jerky.…

Calgary Farmers' Market, Calgary. © Travel Alberta
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18

Portobello West

1 Mar - 31 Dec 2010; Sun only (annual)

Inspired by Europe's artisan markets, Portobello West showcases local artists and designers. Shop for clothing, accessories and jewellery as well as fine arts. The market is housed in Rocky…

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River Cafe

1 Feb - 31 Dec 2010 (annual)

Beautifully situated on a park-like island in the Bow River, this classy restaurant is linked by a footbridge to downtown Calgary. The emphasis is on modern presentation of seasonal…

River Cafe, Calgary © Travel Alberta
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-123.258707
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Museum of Anthropology

Oct 2010 - Jan 2011; not Mon (various dates)

Located in Grey Point, the Museum of Anthropology houses a magnificent collection of First Nations artwork. After the first stage of the current renovation all exhibits, including totem poles…

Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver. Photo by Bill McLennan, courtesy of the Museum of Anthropology
57.726
-101.66
21

Québec Winter Carnival

Jan - Feb 2011 (annual)

One of the largest snow festivals in the world, the Québec Winter Carnival makes the most of the region's harsh climatic conditions. Close to a million visitors enjoy activities and shows in…

Quebec Winter Carnival. Courtesy of Carnaval de Québec
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-73.547896
22

Montreal Biodôme

13 Sep 2010 - 15 Feb 2011; not Mon (various dates)

An oasis in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, the Montreal Biodôme recreates four varied ecosystems of the Americas. Look for monkeys in the tropical forest and penguins in the polar worlds. In between…

Montreal Biodôme, Montreal. © Céline Dubreuil
50.7678
-111.4922
23

Dinosaur Provincial Park

Oct 2010 - Mar 2011; Weekdays only (various dates)

In the moon-like badlands near Patricia, 200km east of Calgary, erosion is slowly revealing one of the world's most extensive dinosaur fossil beds. Take a guided tour to learn more about this…

Badlands, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Calgary © Travel Alberta
46.844437
-71.615199
24

Canada's Ice Hotel

Jan - Apr 2011 (annual)

Head to Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier and spend the night in its otherworldly Ice Hotel. This eco-friendly design is made entirely from ice and snow with ceilings as high as 16 feet…

Inside the Ice Hotel. © Ice Hotel Quebec-Canada Inc.
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-71.643485
25

Ice Hotel

Jan - Apr 2011 (annual)

Built with 500 tons of ice and 15,000 tons of snow, the Ice Hotel in Quebec City offers its guests a unique and adventurous experience. Go now before global warming gets the better of Quebec's…

Ice Hotel, Quebec. © Ice Hotel Québec-Canada
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26

Vancouver Canucks

1 Oct 2010 - 30 Apr 2011 (annual)

Ice hockey borders on an obsession in Canada and Vancouver's representatives in the NHL are the Canucks. When in town, be sure to catch a gameday trip to Rogers Arena. The regular season runs…

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-75.710885
27

Canadian Museum of Civilization

12 Oct 2010 - 30 Apr 2011; not Mon (various dates)

The Canadian Museum of Civilization in Ottawa presents permanent and temporary exhibitions that look at the cultural history of the nation and various aspects of its natural wonders. There are…

Canadian Museum of Civilization, Ottawa. Courtesy of NCC-CCN
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-75.697774
28

National Gallery of Canada

1 Oct 2010 - 30 Apr 2011; not Mon (various dates)

The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa is an art museum of international stature and a Canadian cultural gem. Admire extensive collections of Canadian, European and American art dating from…

National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. © National Gallery of Canada
45.555842
-73.554476
29

Montreal Botanical Garden

Nov 2010 - May 2011; not Mon (various dates)

Montreal Botanical Garden's 22,000 plant varieties spread across 748,668m² of diverse land in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Relax at the Chinese Garden (the largest outside Asia) or the serene…

Montreal Botanical Garden, Montreal. © Montréal Botanical Garden
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-123.147762
30

Vancouver Maritime Museum

Sep 2010 - May 2011; not Mon (various dates)

Discover the Pacific Coast's rich maritime history and traditions at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Permanent exhibits include the Heritage Harbour with real or replica vessels as well as the…

45.514404
-73.534131
31

Biosphère

Nov 2010 - May 2011; not Mon (various dates)

Built as the US pavilion for Expo '67, the massive geodesic dome on Saint Helen's Island houses the Biosphère. Environmental issues, including global warming, are explored through multimedia…

Biosphère, Montreal. © Tourisme Montréal
45.508925
-73.553468
32

Château Ramezay Museum

1 Oct 2010 - 31 May 2011; not Mon (various dates)

In 1705 Claude de Ramezay, the 11th governor of the colony, built himself a residence in Old Montreal. After having hosted Benjamin Franklin's American revolutionaries, it became the Château…

Château Ramezay Museum, Montreal. © Château Ramezay Museum
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-73.971392
33

The Beach Club

May - Jun 2011; Weekends only (various dates)

The Beach Club is a huge outdoor club on the St Lawrence River, 30 miles from Montreal. It can draw up to 5000 people on a summer's day. Large patios serve up house and urban R&B music from top DJs.

45.505129
-73.573382
34

McCord Museum

6 Sep 2010 - 23 Jun 2011; not Mon (various dates)

The downtown McCord Museum of Canadian History showcases the eclectic collections of 19th- and 20th-century benefactors. The thousands of costumes, domestic artefacts and historical…

McCord Museum, Montreal. © McCord Museum
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-73.554598
35

Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History

30 Aug 2010 - 24 Jun 2011; not Mon (various dates)

Built on the site where the original colony was established in 1642 (Pointe-à-Callière), the modern Museum of Archaeology and History engages visitors to Old Montreal with a multimedia show…

Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History, Montreal. © Tourisme Montréal/Stéphan Poulin
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-123.144378
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Museum of Vancouver

1 Sep 2010 - 30 Jun 2011; not Mon (various dates)

One of Canada's oldest and largest museums, the Museum of Vancouver holds more than a million artefacts and specimens, with extensive collections in natural history, archaeology, ethnology and…

Museum of Vancouver, Canada. Courtesy of MOV
51.086137
-114.350552
37

Calaway Park

May - Jun 2011; Fri, Sat, and Sun only (various dates)

Calgary's Calaway Park is western Canada's largest outdoor amusement park, providing fun for kids of all ages. The park contains everything from roller coasters to the Log Ride and bumper…

45.503488
-73.554598
38

Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History

Jun - Aug 2011 (various dates)

Built on the site where the original colony was established in 1642 (Pointe-à-Callière), the modern Museum of Archaeology and History engages visitors to Old Montreal with a multimedia show…

Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History, Montreal. © Tourisme Montréal/Stéphan Poulin
49.27444
-123.144378
39

Museum of Vancouver

Jul - Aug 2011 (various dates)

One of Canada's oldest and largest museums, the Museum of Vancouver holds more than a million artefacts and specimens, with extensive collections in natural history, archaeology, ethnology and…

Museum of Vancouver, Canada. Courtesy of MOV
51.086137
-114.350552
40

Calaway Park

Jul - Aug 2011 (various dates)

Calgary's Calaway Park is western Canada's largest outdoor amusement park, providing fun for kids of all ages. The park contains everything from roller coasters to the Log Ride and bumper…

51.018068
-114.123583
41

Calgary Farmers' Market

Jul - Aug 2011; Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun only (various dates)

The bustling indoor Calgary Farmers' Market, south-west of the city centre, sells everything from fresh fruit and organic vegetables to game from local farms, savoury pies and bison jerky.…

Calgary Farmers' Market, Calgary. © Travel Alberta
45.507043
-73.971392
42

The Beach Club

Jun - Aug 2011 (various dates)

The Beach Club is a huge outdoor club on the St Lawrence River, 30 miles from Montreal. It can draw up to 5000 people on a summer's day. Large patios serve up house and urban R&B music from top DJs.

49.276845
-123.147762
43

Vancouver Maritime Museum

May - Sep 2011 (various dates)

Discover the Pacific Coast's rich maritime history and traditions at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Permanent exhibits include the Heritage Harbour with real or replica vessels as well as the…

50.981229
-114.099993
44

Heritage Park Historical Village

May - Sep 2011 (various dates)

The sprawling outdoor Heritage Park Historical Village, south-west of downtown Calgary, is a recreation of an early 20th-century Canadian pioneer village where costumed actors explain what…

Heritage Park Historical Village, Calgary. © Travel Alberta
45.505129
-73.573382
45

McCord Museum

Jun - Sep 2011 (various dates)

The downtown McCord Museum of Canadian History showcases the eclectic collections of 19th- and 20th-century benefactors. The thousands of costumes, domestic artefacts and historical…

McCord Museum, Montreal. © McCord Museum
45.559632
-73.547896
46

Montreal Biodôme

Feb - Sep 2011 (various dates)

An oasis in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, the Montreal Biodôme recreates four varied ecosystems of the Americas. Look for monkeys in the tropical forest and penguins in the polar worlds. In between…

Montreal Biodôme, Montreal. © Céline Dubreuil
43.575386
-79.560358
47

Ontario Place

May - Sep 2011 (annual)

This harbourfront entertainment complex sits on Lake Ontario's shore and is home to Soak City, Toronto's only water park. Ontario Place features pedal boats and rides plus an IMAX Cinesphere…

Ontario Place, Toronto. © Tourism Toronto
45.42987
-75.697774
48

National Gallery of Canada

May - Sep 2011 (various dates)

The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa is an art museum of international stature and a Canadian cultural gem. Admire extensive collections of Canadian, European and American art dating from…

National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. © National Gallery of Canada
45.508925
-73.553468
49

Château Ramezay Museum

Jun - Sep 2011 (various dates)

In 1705 Claude de Ramezay, the 11th governor of the colony, built himself a residence in Old Montreal. After having hosted Benjamin Franklin's American revolutionaries, it became the Château…

Château Ramezay Museum, Montreal. © Château Ramezay Museum
51.086137
-114.350552
50

Calaway Park

Sep - Oct 2011; Fri, Sat, and Sun only (various dates)

Calgary's Calaway Park is western Canada's largest outdoor amusement park, providing fun for kids of all ages. The park contains everything from roller coasters to the Log Ride and bumper…

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