The Gopher Hole Museum (Torrington, Alberta)
They say that the time to buy a taxidermy squirrel is when you see it, not when you need it. It just so happens that a little museum in Torrington, Alberta is living by that …
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UFO Landing Pad (St. Paul, Alberta)
Located in the center of the northeast region of Alberta, the St. Paul town motto “A People Kind of Place!” seems strangely out of tune with the fact that they have the Official World’s First …
World’s Largest Beaver (Beaverlodge, Alberta)
In July 2004, the northwestern Alberta town of Beaverlodge unveiled a three-meter high beaver, known unimaginatively as the Beaverlodge Beaver, to mark its 75th anniversary. Located just off of Highway 43 in a small park …
Fan Tan Alley (Victoria, British Columbia)
At just 0.9m wide (about 3 feet) at the narrowest point, Fan Tan Alley holds the record for narrowest street in Canada and is a main attraction in the country’s oldest Chinatown. At more than …
World’s Largest Mallard (Andrew, Alberta)
Every once in a while, there’s a town that becomes known for having a strange or unique roadside attraction and it’s often a small town with little else to offer in the way of entertainment. …
Miniature World (Victoria, British Columbia)
The Empress is by far the most famous hotel in Victoria, possibly the most famous hotel in British Columbia. Along with its historic tea service and little boutiques with big price tags, the Empress hides …
Trans Am Totem (Vancouver, British Columbia)
Trans Am Totem in Vancouver, British Columbia, was created by sculptor Marcus Bowcott in 2015 as part of the celebrations around the Vancouver Biennale. Located at the intersection of Milross Avenue and Quebec Street, Trans …
Titanic Grave Markers (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
When RMS Titanic began her journey to New York, USA from Southampton, England on 10, April 1912, nobody onboard believed their ill-fated story would end in Halifax, Nova Scotia of all places. It was here …
Prince of Wales Tower (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Built in 1796 by Captain James Straton, the Prince of Wales Tower is the oldest martello tower in North America. Under the direction of Edward, Duke of Kent, the structure was built to protect the …
Peace Bridge (Calgary, Alberta)
Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, Peace Bridge is a pedestrian bridge that accommodates both cyclists and foot traffic across the Bow River in Calgary, Alberta. Most often referred to as the Finger Trap Bridge, because of its uncanny similarity to a finger …