Lee Vining, California
Mono Lake
Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.
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Lee Vining, California
Aqueducts have dramatically changed this old lake, now home to tufa towers and its very own species of tiny brine shrimp.
Skagway, Alaska
A historic freight system that found the true gold rush is in tourism.
Calgary, Alberta
One of the last remaining buildings from one of Calgary's earliest businesses.
Edmonton, Alberta
The world's northernmost Islamic garden is in the chilly climate of Canada.
Calgary, Alberta
A popular photo spot showcasing the remains of a historic building.
Tilley, Alberta
Built to supply water to farmers in Alberta, this was once was the world's longest elevated concrete structure.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
A marvel of engineering built to prevent annual floods from devastating the city of Winnipeg.
Banff, Alberta
Dive into the history and true tall-tales of Banff National Park.
Spruce View, Alberta
This colorful historic site tells the story of Icelandic poetry and community in Central Alberta.
Ma-Me-O Beach, Alberta
Hundreds of pelicans call this island no larger than a car their home during the summer months.
Inuvik, Northwest Territories
This house of worship in the Arctic Circle is shaped like an igloo.
Dawson Creek, British Columbia
The arch marks the beginning of the road for northbound travelers.
Banff, Alberta
Since its original beginnings as a weather observatory mountaintop, this facility played an instrumental role in gathering atmospheric data for almost 100 years.
Field, British Columbia
In 1909, the steepest and most difficult piece of track on the Canadian Pacific Railway was replaced with a series of spiralling tunnels cut into the mountains.
Maple Creek, Saskatchewan
When North America was covered in ice, this was an oasis in the frozen desert.
Calgary, Alberta
Decorated by local artists, the city's utility boxes have become three-dimensional canvases.
Calgary, Alberta
A controversial blue hoop has been puzzling freeway drivers since 2013.
Improvement District No. 9, Alberta
Though many were skeptical at first, these animal-specific routes across the Trans-Canada Highway have been a major conservation success.
Banff, Alberta
The oldest natural history museum in western Canada houses more than 5,000 vintage botanical and zoological specimens.
Edmonton, Alberta
First mosque in Canada, second in North America.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
The historic home of the pivotal political activist who led the Métis people in rebellion against the Canadian government.
Wetaskiwin, Alberta
An automotive, farming machinery, and aviation museum located in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada.
Waterton Park, Alberta
A majestic hotel that also stands as a historic relic.
Edmonton, Alberta
This unique bridge has been a staple across the Saskatchewan River Valley for more than 100 years.