Places joparkman Wants to Go

This retro diner claims to be the birthplace of poutine.

A unique sculpture garden nestled among farm fields.

This historic Canadian jail was once the longest operating prison in the country and is now open for people to incarcerate themselves.

The former site of the world's largest paper mill is now a museum preserving the heritage of Canada's pulp and paper industries.

This chilly Canadian hotel has a four-month lifespan due to the unusual material it's made of.

A reconstituted ancestral village of the Huron-Wendat Nation.

This steep cable railway has been hoisting passengers in the heart of Québec City for over a century.

A 400-square foot model of historic Quebec is the playing field for a state of the art light and sound show.

This former prison now houses a lovely library devoted to Quebec's oft-maligned English-speaking history.

A former church transformed into a public library.

An archeological museum hosting some surprising Egyptian artifacts.

This peaceful Massachusetts graveyard was one of the first "garden-style" cemeteries in America.

Interactive museum complete with costumed re-enactors and the only known surviving chest from the Boston Tea Party.

An interesting decoration on this historic site, this weathervane comes with as many legends as it does questions.

Each August, one of the largest religious (and food) celebrations in the country is held in Boston.

Order savory Levantine baked goods with innovative twists at this takeout-only spot.

Canada's largest graveyard boasts a lot of noteworthy artifacts as well as its own computerized mapping service.

One car at a time please.

A small chapel celebrating the spiritual bond between dogs and humans.

This New England covered bridge is home to the tale of a jilted lover known to haunt the area.

A mountain pass used by Prohibition-era bootleggers to facilitate traffic into and out of Canada from Vermont.

Over 50 whirling pools left behind from the glacial age.

A monument to the Mohawk people stands along an old Native American trade route.

Palestinian-style savory breads and fine patisserie are served with a generous side of hospitality.