Places mer101 Wants to Go

A Texas-sized secondhand bookstore features 54,000 square feet of books, music, and media.

A memorial to the tens of thousands of Irish who fled to North America during the Great Famine.

One of the largest underground systems runs under Canada's largest urban center.

The entire length of the border is marked by a 20-foot-wide slash through the trees.

This Niagara Falls tourist trap is a world bright with neon and curiosities that will inspire love, hate, or a mixture of both.

One of Mother Nature’s geological gems, home to many prehistoric fossils.

This historic library honors the legacy of the British Empire's first children's librarian.

A miniature representation of Canadian cities and landmarks in incredible—and sometimes hilarious—detail.

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

This crescent-shaped sliver of sand is a magical haven for a herd of feral horses.

Soaring over the Niagara Whirlpool since 1916.

One of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World holds the world's tallest metal staircase.

This whimsical fountain pays tribute to Toronto's four-legged friends.

This Hindu temple is an architectural marvel designed and built according to ancient Indian principles.

These strikingly barren, rolling red hills were caused by bad farming practices.

One of the foremost Sherlock Holmes collections is hidden away at a Toronto library.

Smallest house in Toronto sits on a lot meant to be just wide enough for cars to drive through.

One of Canada's most incredible rare book collections holds hundreds of thousands of gorgeous tomes that the general public can touch.

An unoccupied lighthouse encased in layers of ice from the waters of Lake Erie.

A history of tragedy and a pile of eerie stories have contributed to this house's consistent ranking as one of the most haunted places in Ohio.

This garden memorial marks the site where 12-year-old Tamir Rice was fatally shot by the Cleveland Police Department.

Medical history museum featuring a lovely doctor's office from the 1800s.

A rescue facility that caters specifically to wolf-dog hybrids, and educates about these unique animals.

With well over 130 falls and cascades to brag about, Hamilton, Ontario has earned its stripes as the waterfall capital of the world.