Places Edited by Andrew MacLean

A unique subway station where pillars evoke ancient civilizations.

A community-owned museum that celebrates the history of the shipbuilding industry in this part of Nova Scotia.

A haven for book enthusiasts across the street from Retiro Park.

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

A touching tribute to the "Wonky Donkey."

Dedicated to a young woman who broke gender barriers at the University of Madrid.

The metal truss bridge served as the sole entry point to an "isolation island" for smallpox outbreaks throughout the 1870s and early 1940s.

Built more as a work of art than living quarters, this cottage has withstood the test of time.

One of Madrid's oldest trees, with a long and colorful history, resides in El Retiro Park.

Abandoned Italianate architecture on the coast of Maine.

This defunct Champlain Oil service station harkens back to the early days of automobiles.

These prehistoric replicas were based on actual skeletal remains.

The giant birds honor two native North American species.

This half-ton piece of the Alps sits at the base of the CN Tower.

A beautiful, water-filled quarry that has become a popular haunt for swimmers and artists.

This architectural onion has an original 1930's Jerry O'Mahony dining car at its core.

Just like in Hollywood, Madrid has also a forgotten walk of fame.

A spoke-tacular artwork constructed from recycled bicycle rims.

The artwork commemorates the many ways 20th-century people perished while on the clock.

The 32nd president's sprawling cottage sits on an island enclave jointly managed by the U.S. and Canada.

A contemporary fresco movement illustrates the region's rich history.

A rare opportunity to drive across the ocean floor.

No one knows the origins of the mysterious stone ruins discovered on a hillside in Halifax.

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