This lovely, if imposing, piece of Canadian gothic is possibly the most photographed hotel in the world.

A Montreal deli that was so beloved that it was allowed to circumvent their laws of language.

One of Canada's oldest museums, the beautiful Redpath has been serving up Natural History and Ethnography since 1882.

This Quebec estate is home to the elaborate gardens of a self-taught horticulturist.

Montreal's giant farmer's market is a foodie's best friend, especially in the winter months.

A grand Gothic Revival basilica with stained glass depictions of Montreal's religious history has only one soul resting in its crypt.

This 1967 experiment in modular architecture was designed to be a new model for urban living.

Designed by Buckminster Fuller, this relic of the 67 Expo survived fire and ice.

Where layer cakes tower above one’s head and there is never a shortage of icing.

This simple rock stands as a memorial of the major student protests of 1968.

History is on display in this hall, which has served as the seat of city government for centuries.

This scenic cable car ride glides 100 feet above Mexico City.

The official Presidential Residence of Los Pinos became an emblem of Mexico's opulence and presidential corruption.

This Japanese-inspired park showcases the city's peculiar trends for naming features after foreign rulers.

Murals made with millions of colorful stones adorn the abandoned building.

In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.

On a cornerstone of the City Museum is the head of a monstrous serpent stolen from an Aztec pyramid 400 years ago.

These spectacular, symbolic serpents lie within the shadow of the Great Temple.

A small pack of an ancient, hairless breed of dog once believed to guide souls through the underworld lives on its grounds.

This "City of Books" holds a museum, library, and the complete personal book collections of five of Mexico's greatest thinkers.

The unique collection of gifts includes braids of human hair, a spoon, and a Virgin made of bread.

The Mexican painter Diego Rivera created this unusual museum to display his collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts.

This incredible college library is a visual masterpiece of mosaic art. It also looks kind of like a giant boombox.

Many people don't realize there’s a lot going on in—and below—the world’s tallest triumphal arch.