Improvement District No. 12, Alberta
Medicine Lake
Every fall this lake mysteriously drains, like a bathtub with the plug pulled out.
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Improvement District No. 12, Alberta
Every fall this lake mysteriously drains, like a bathtub with the plug pulled out.
Thompson-Nicola, British Columbia
Every four years, millions of salmon fill a river so densely that its waters appear deep crimson.
Richmond, British Columbia
One of the largest cat sanctuaries in North America is considered a "Club Med" for felines.
Toronto, Ontario
One of the foremost Sherlock Holmes collections is hidden away at a Toronto library.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
This crescent-shaped sliver of sand is a magical haven for a herd of feral horses.
Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Time travel with sweets across history at this research-based candy store.
Durness, Scotland
A sea cave with a waterfall and Viking past
John o' Groats, Scotland
The sign marks one of the endpoints to mainland Britain's longest overland travel route.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This obscure walkway links Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of the city's prime vantage points.
Glasgow, Scotland
The old tradition of drying laundry on poles in the public green is still guaranteed by Glasgow city law.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A beautiful Greco-Roman structure houses a well once believed to have healing powers.
Glasgow, Scotland
Climb this overlooked gem's spiral staircase and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Glasgow.
Birnam, Scotland
This Birnam-based garden honors the legacy of 19th-century children’s book author Beatrix Potter.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A labyrinthine network of chambers with a storied past hides below Edinburgh's South Bridge.
Clachan-Seil, Scotland
The "Bridge Over the Atlantic" lets you cross the waterway in mere seconds.
Edinburgh, Scotland
This historic pub has maintained much of its 1906 decor, including a small sequestered room for women, where orders were slipped through a tiny window.
Scotland
Legend says a witch conjured the world's third largest whirlpool to protect Scotland from a nasty pirate.
Saint Andrews, Scotland
This bronze statue was erected to honor a small Scottish town's beloved stray cat.
Edinburgh, Scotland
A succession of eerily contemplative iron figures lead from a Scottish museum to the sea.
Elie, Scotland
The only fixed chain and post trail in Scotland snakes its way along the base of a towering seaside cliff.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Summer in Scotland begins with a spectacularly wild and colorful event rooted in ancient pagan traditions.
Burghead, Scotland
Even after the church tried to wipe the practice out, this pagan festival lives on each year in a small Scottish village.
Appin, Scotland
Geodesic dome luxury retreat in the Scottish Highlands.