Edmonton, Alberta
Aga Khan Garden
The world's northernmost Islamic garden is in the chilly climate of Canada.
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Edmonton, Alberta
The world's northernmost Islamic garden is in the chilly climate of Canada.
Edmonton, Alberta
This unique bridge has been a staple across the Saskatchewan River Valley for more than 100 years.
Nara, Japan
Devoted Buddhists can earn enlightenment in the next life by crawling through this symbolic nostril.
Nara, Japan
This massive wooden building contains a giant Buddha, healing pillars, and tame deer wandering the grounds.
Hiroshima, Japan
This glass wall is gradually filling up with paper cranes, in honor of Hiroshima’s past and dedication to its future.
Hiroshima, Japan
Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Hatsukaichi, Japan
This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.
Himeji, Japan
A displaced shrine that was put back after a string of bad luck.
Himeji, Japan
Nine Gardens in one—with tea service.
Osaka, Japan
An office building covered from head to toe in over eighty variety of plants
San Francisco, California
Tiki luxury on Nob Hill.
Tokyo, Japan
Designed by a computer, this intricate network of fluorescent green pipes has taken over a subway station.
Calgary, Alberta
A herd of colorfully painted bovine statues can be found in the middle of "cowtown."
Calgary, Alberta
One of the last remaining buildings from one of Calgary's earliest businesses.
Calgary, Alberta
A popular photo spot showcasing the remains of a historic building.
Mexico City, Mexico
In Coyoacán, a pair of coyotes crown a public fountain in reference to the ancient Aztec name of the borough.
Mexico City, Mexico
The only castle in North America to ever house European sovereigns.
Mexico City, Mexico
Frida Kahlo's childhood home, now a museum of her life and works.
Peachland, British Columbia
The large fjord lake is thought to be the home of "Ogopogo," a giant sea serpent.
Banff, Alberta
Since its original beginnings as a weather observatory mountaintop, this facility played an instrumental role in gathering atmospheric data for almost 100 years.
Edmonton, Alberta
An outdoor installation of 20 vintage signs that once hung in front of businesses throughout town.
Banff, Alberta
The natural hot spring that was integral to the creation of Canada's first national park.
Drumheller, Alberta
As if T-rex wasn't big enough, this Canadian monument is four times larger than the real thing.
Calgary, Alberta
Eclectic musical collection ranging from hurdy gurdies and orphicas to the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.