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Hot springs monkey spa in the middle of Hell's Valley.

A beautiful, dense forest in the shadow of Mount Fuji, with a tragic reputation.

The cell which saved the life of Ludger Sylbaris, "the man who lived through Doomsday."

Alberta's Pipestone Creek Bonebed is one of the densest fossil sites in the world. This nearby museum showcases some of the best finds from its "river of death."

Since its original beginnings as a weather observatory mountaintop, this facility played an instrumental role in gathering atmospheric data for almost 100 years.

Hundreds of pelicans call this island no larger than a car their home during the summer months.

The oldest natural history museum in western Canada houses more than 5,000 vintage botanical and zoological specimens.

Though many were skeptical at first, these animal-specific routes across the Trans-Canada Highway have been a major conservation success.

Watch bison, elk, and other wild animals up close at this national park.

Try the alligator at this fondue spot, which has been catering to "lovers and hedonists" since 1967.

Ride aboard a centuries-year-old steam engine and explore dozens of trains parts, including an unusual "comboose."

The natural hot spring that was integral to the creation of Canada's first national park.

Eclectic musical collection ranging from hurdy gurdies and orphicas to the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio.

With a floor made of thick glass, this observation deck offers a full view of Sunwapta Valley's mountains and rivers.

Take a hike to this remote, scenic tea stop in the Canadian Rockies.

The granite head appears to be deep in thought and half buried in the ground.

This natural wonder is disappearing at an alarming rate.

This massive and unusual rock formation near Okotoks is the world's largest known glacial erratic.

This ghost-town bar has bullet holes and plenty of stories lurking within its walls.

As if T-rex wasn't big enough, this Canadian monument is four times larger than the real thing.

Museum of stuffed gophers set up in various scenes.

A collection of human remains, animal body parts, and other macabre curiosities all legally for sale.

Sacked by Vikings, blessed by William the Conqueror, dealt a fatal blow during the French Revolution—these ruins have seen it all.

Abbey built on the ruins of Roman catacombs.