Places GordMcKenna Wants to Go

A scenic overlook of a pit mine hundreds of meters deep filled with blue water.

A lake in the middle of the tundra of Quebec is said to be the purest freshwater lake on Earth.

Thanks to its curved shape, this incredibly durable dam "whispers" to visitors.

A neutrino detector built into the largest man-made underground cavity in the world.

Canada's subterranean Cold War museum has doubled as a movie set.

A 98-room castle in the middle of Toronto that bankrupted a 19th century electricity multimillionaire.

This remote Moravian mission brought Christianity—as well as devastation—to the Inuit people.

This former iron ore mine comes alive with fascinating stories of its history.

This strangely specific landmark will let travelers know when they are half way there.

The ruined remains of an early hydroelectric dam.

This partially completed dam was simply abandoned after nearly destroying the city it was built to service.

An outdoor installation of 20 vintage signs that once hung in front of businesses throughout town.