The only example of a Paris Métro sign in use at a subway station outside of the French capital. 

Its columns were all carved from the same white oak tree.

Two thirds of this Montreal neon icon has survived to flash another day.

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

Futuristic apartment blocks are the backdrop for Montreal surfers hangin' ten on the Habitat '67 standing wave.

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

A historic Montreal market that was the city's agricultural hub for over century.

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

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

The biggest museum dedicated to insects in North America, one of the largest in the world.

A massive Montreal stadium that has seen nothing but trouble since its inception.

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

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

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

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.

A chocolatier with a quaint museum showcasing the history of chocolate.

Concrete pillars provide a beautiful canvas for Quebec City's graffiti artists.

The floating gallery illuminates the heart of Québec City's arts district.

Train tunnel running underneath Quebec City.

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