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See. Pickering Museum Village Step back into the 19th century with historical escape rooms and lantern-lit ghost walks. South Main Plaza Dog Fountain See a whimsical fountain with painted cast-aluminum dogs, a cat, pony, birds, and an apple. Queen's Quay Whale Vertebra Visit the Royal Ontario Museum to see a killer whale vertebra with a mysterious past. Straight Flush Experience James Turrell's light installation in the Bay Adelaide Centre lobby.

Eat. Webers Stop at this cult Highway 11 roadside spot for a burger on your way to Muskoka.

Stay. Muskoka Experience Canadian cottage culture with lakeside views, barbecues, and coffee on the dock.

Lonely PlanetAug 28, 2026

19 of the Best Places to See Yayoi Kusama’s Art Around the World

See the iconic works of artist Yayoi Kusama at these museums, sculpture gardens and public spaces around the world.

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  • Gardens by the BayParkSingaporeFeatures Kei-Chan, a large-scale figure of a girl.
  • Echigo-Tsumari Art FieldMuseumTokamachi, JapanHome to Tsumari in Bloom, a large-scale floral piece.
  • Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtMuseumBentonville, United StatesCounts two pieces, including Infinity Mirrored Room - My Heart Is Dancing.
  • Yayoi Kusama MuseumMuseumTokyo, JapanFounded by Kusama herself to honor her accomplishments.
  • Benesse House MuseumMuseumNaoshima, JapanFeatures Kusama’s most famous polka-dot pumpkin sculpture.
  • Matsumoto City Museum of ArtMuseumMatsumoto, JapanHome to Kusama's largest outdoor sculpture, Visionary Flowers.
  • Towada Art CenterMuseumTowada, JapanFeatures eight polka-dot-spackled sculptures titled Love Forever.
  • NGVArts centreMelbourne, AustraliaHome to four works, including the vast Dancing Pumpkin.
  • Art Gallery of OntarioGalleryToronto, CanadaLocated on Dundas Street West in the Grange Park neighbourhood of downtown Toronto, the museum complex takes up 45,000…
  • The BroadMuseumLos Angeles, United StatesBoasts two infinity rooms, not always open; check online.
  • Rubell MuseumMuseumMiami, United StatesOngoing display of three interactive works, including Narcissus Garden.
  • WNDR MuseumMuseumChicago, United StatesImmersive-art site with Love is Calling and a recorded poem.
  • Mattress FactoryMuseumPittsburgh, United StatesHolds two Kusama installations on long-term display.
  • Phoenix Art MuseumMuseumPhoenix, United StatesFeatures the mixed-media infinity room You Who Are Getting Obliterated.
  • InhotimNature reserveBrumadinho, BrazilOpen-air museum with a version of Narcissus Garden.
  • Galeria Yayoi KusamaGalleryBrumadinho, BrazilGateway to two installations: I'm Here, But Nothing and Aftermath.
  • Les Tulipes De Shangri-LaPublic artworkLille, FranceKusama’s 7m-tall fiberglass and concrete sculpture.
  • Shine of LifeSightOslo, NorwayKusama’s largest Nordic sculpture, made of cast iron tentacles.
  • Infinite AccumulationPublic artworkLondon, United KingdomSite-specific work outside Liverpool Street station.
  • Gleaming Lights of the SoulsSightHelsingør, DenmarkAn infinity room with a central reflecting pool.
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AfarAug 25

Cold-Water Cruises Have Never Been Hotter

On new sailings in some of the world’s iciest places, excursions come with ice axes, dogsleds, polar bear sightings, and more. Here, nine experiences to book.

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  • GreenlandSightNuuk, GreenlandArctic island with northernmost settlements on its west coast.
  • PatagoniaNeighborhoodPunta Arenas, ChileRegion for hiking past glaciers and exploring fjords.
  • IcelandSightReykjavík, IcelandIt is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most sparsely populated country.
  • CanadaSightOttawa, CanadaHome to 60 percent of the global polar bear population.
  • Skara BraeSightKirkwall, United Kingdom5,000-year-old Neolithic settlement in the Orkney Islands.
  • ShetlandSightLerwick, United KingdomIsles with Viking-era longhouses and Iron Age homes.
  • NunavutSightIqaluit, CanadaArea where polar bears may be seen traversing ice floes.
  • QuébecSightQuebec City, CanadaFar northern area with pebble beaches where polar bears may be seen.
  • McMichael Canadian Art CollectionMuseumVaughan, CanadaOntario museum dedicated to the Group of Seven artists.
  • SaxmanSightKetchikan, United StatesTlingit town in Alaska with cultural encounters.
  • Alaska Native Heritage CenterMuseumAnchorage, United StatesCultural center in Anchorage for indigenous encounters.
  • Petroglyph BeachSightWrangell, United StatesBeach on Wrangell Island dotted with ancient symbols.
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Lonely PlanetAug 21

The 11 best places to visit in Ontario

Culture-rich cities, lakeside wineries, backcountry wilderness and more.

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  • St Lawrence RiverSightIsland-hopping along the river.
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  • Rideau CanalNature reserveOttawa, CanadaWorld's largest skating rink in winter.
  • Parliament HillParkOttawa, CanadaSuits history buffs.
  • Canadian Museum of NatureMuseumOttawa, CanadaThe museum's exhibitions and public programs are housed in the Victoria Memorial Museum Building, a 18,910-square-metre…
  • Bruce Peninsula National ParkNature reserveBruce Peninsula, CanadaCliff hiking and dips in turquoise waters.
  • Fathom Five National Marine ParkNature reserveBruce Peninsula, CanadaSnorkel above sunken ships.
  • Cyprus LakeSightBruce Peninsula, CanadaModerate hike to Indian Head Cove and the Grotto.
  • Lion's HeadSightBruce Peninsula, CanadaQuieter hiking alternative with spectacular cliffside views.
  • Halfway Log DumpSightBruce Peninsula, CanadaRock-lined beach and access to the Bruce Trail.
  • Bruce TrailTrailBruce Peninsula, CanadaChallenging section near Halfway Log Dump.
  • Tobermory Brewing CompanyRestaurantTobermory, CanadaCraft brewery with pub fare and waterfront view.
  • Canadian Tulip FestivalFestivalOttawa, CanadaOver a million tulips bloom across the city.
  • National Gallery of CanadaGalleryOttawa, CanadaThe museum's building takes up 46,621 square metres (501,820 sq ft), with 12,400 square metres (133,000 sq ft) of space…
  • Canadian Museum of HistoryMuseumOttawa, CanadaThe purpose of the museum is to promote the heritage of Canada, as well as support related research.
  • Canadian War MuseumMuseumOttawa, CanadaThe museum serves as both an educational facility on Canadian military history and a place of remembrance.
  • Indian Head CoveSightBruce Peninsula, Canada
  • The GrottoSightBruce Peninsula, Canada
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 21

7 Muskoka Cottages to Book If You’re Obsessed With Sterling Point

Good news: You don't need to inherit an island to summer like Annie and Ramona.

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Lonely PlanetAug 18

The best hotels for seeing fall foliage

Here are some gorgeous properties in the northern hemisphere that are perfect for catching the foliage at its prime this fall.

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  • St. Stephen's GreenParkDublin, IrelandDublin's most atmospheric park with red and amber fall colors.
  • The ShelbourneHotelDublin, IrelandSophisticated, historic property, a mainstay for over 200 years.
  • The Meadows on Rock CreekHotelPhilipsburg, United StatesCozy cabins in Montana with over 2000 acres.
  • Horseshoe BarPubDublin, IrelandSophisticated, historic bar at The Shelbourne hotel.
  • Jenny VanderPlaceDublin, IrelandShop for vintage items on streets surrounding The Shelbourne.
  • The Omni Homestead Resort & SpaHotelHot Springs, United StatesFamously historic resort built in 1892, hosted 24 US presidents.
  • Nishiyama Onsen KeiunkanHotelHayakawa, JapanWorld's oldest operating hotel, run by the same family.
  • Cameron HouseHotelLoch Lomond, United KingdomLakeside luxury escape with activities like seaplane excursions.
  • The Lodge at St Edward State ParkHotelKenmore, United StatesElegant hotel, formerly a seminary, surrounded by park trails.
  • Rosewood Villa MagnaHotelMadrid, SpainModern and elegant rooms in barrio de Salamanca.
  • Royal Botanical GardensGardenMadrid, SpainENE | FEB | NOV | DIC | 17:30 h MAR | OCT | 18:30 h.
  • Sabatini GardensSightMadrid, SpainThey honour the name of Francesco Sabatini (1722–1797), an 18th-century Italian architect who designed the royal…
  • Tarde.O BarRestaurantMadrid, SpainTimeless bar inside the Rosewood Villa Magna hotel.
  • Ste Anne’s SpaPlaceGrafton, CanadaAll-inclusive spa escape with serene trails and rolling hills.
  • Cedar Lakes EstateHotelPort Jervis, United StatesEstate on a lake surrounded by stunning fall foliage.
  • Cabü cabins by the LakesHotelCounty Cavan, IrelandLuxe cabins in a woodland on the shores of Lough Oughter.
  • Killykeen Forest ParkSightCounty Cavan, IrelandWoodland setting for Cabü cabins, good for walking.
  • L'Auberge de SedonaHotelSedona, United StatesIn the heart of Sedona, surrounded by the grandeur of towering red rocks and the quiet calm of Oak Creek, discover a…
  • L’Apothecary SpaPlaceSedona, United StatesSpa at L'Auberge de Sedona for wellness recharge.
  • East Rock ParkParkNew Haven, United StatesHiking trails with superb views of fall colors and city skyline.
  • The Study at YaleHotelNew Haven, United StatesStylish hotel on Yale's campus, near parks and galleries.
  • Yale University Art GalleryGalleryNew Haven, United StatesAcclaimed gallery near The Study at Yale.
  • Atelier ConceptPlaceMadrid, Spain
  • Nac 56NeighborhoodMadrid, Spain
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Atlas ObscuraAug 14

Pickering Museum Village in Pickering, Ontario

Step back in time at Pickering Museum Village, a vibrant pocket of the 19th century tucked into the modern world. Here, history sheds its dusty textbooks and comes alive through the crackle of a blacksmith’s forge, the smell of heritage gardens, and the creak of decades-old timber buildings. It is a place where you do not just look at the past—you actively live it by cracking riddles in histori…

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National GeographicAug 14

This Retro Train May Be the Least Stressful Way to Travel Canada

A writer traveling on a four-day trip aboard The Canadian finds himself going back to a less-complicated time—with 1950s decor and no Wi-Fi.

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Atlas ObscuraAug 13

South Main Plaza Dog Fountain in Mount Vernon, Ohio

At the heart of South Main Plaza in Mt. Vernon sits an unexpected menagerie: a fountain crowded with painted cast-aluminum dogs, watched over by a cat, a pony, two pairs of birds, and, inexplicably, an apple. At the very center sits a golden bone, and the cat, smart enough to know better, keeps itself perched safely out of the spray. It all started when Gambier resident Phil Samuell saw photos…

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  • South Main Plaza Dog FountainSightMount Vernon, United StatesFountain with painted cast-aluminum dogs, cat, pony, birds, and apple.
  • Berczy ParkParkToronto, CanadaPark in Toronto with a similar dog fountain.
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 7

15 Best Places to Visit in Canada for First Nations History, Quebecois Cuisine, and Dinosaur Bones

O Canada, how we love you.

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Atlas ObscuraJul 17

Queen's Quay Whale Vertebra in Toronto, Ontario

The Royal Ontario Museum is one of the premier institutions in Canada, which often makes it a destination for local paleontological and archaeological finds. That includes a killer whale vertebra found underneath Queen's Quay and Bay Street, discovered during transit excavations in 1988. Unfortunately, the vertebra's origins are still up for debate to this day. The discovery was, at first, a ca…

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Lonely PlanetJul 15

15 of the best places in Canada

Breathtaking mountains, lively cities and natural wonders.

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  • Montréal International Jazz FestivalFestivalMontreal, CanadaThe Festival international de Jazz de Montréal is an annual jazz festival held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Maid of the MistPlaceNiagara Falls, CanadaBoat tour to feel the thunderous spray up close.
  • Niagara Glen hiking trailTrailNiagara Falls, CanadaTakes you through ancient forests and rugged terrain.
  • Greater Niagara Circle RouteTrailNiagara Falls, CanadaScenic biking adventure.
  • Wildplay ZiplinePlaceNiagara Falls, CanadaOffers unmatched views of the falls.
  • Stanley ParkParkVancouver, CanadaThick rainforest near downtown.
  • Audain Art MuseumMuseumWhistler, CanadaDesigned by Patkau Architects and opened to the public in 2016, it holds a comprehensive permanent collection of…
  • Squamish Lil'wat Cultural CentreMuseumWhistler, CanadaVisit Whistler's First Nations museum, tours, art gallery, exhibitions, gift shop, cafe, tourist attraction, events…
  • Royal Tyrrell MuseumMuseumDrumheller, CanadaHome to one of the planet's pre-eminent fossil collections.
  • ManitoulinNeighborhoodManitoulin Island, CanadaWorld's largest freshwater island with First Nations culture.
  • Sylvia Grinnell ParkParkIqaluit, CanadaLandscape on Baffin Island, Nunavut.
  • Canadian RockiesSightCalgary, CanadaStraddles British Columbia and Alberta, offers national parks.
  • Pacific Rim National ParkSightUcluelet, CanadaIt is located in the Pacific Coast Mountains, which are characterized by rugged…
  • West Coast TrailMotelPort Renfrew, CanadaIt is West Coast of Vancouver Island, a 2 hour drive from Victoria, BC.
  • ChinatownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada
  • GreektownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada
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Atlas ObscuraMay 14

‘Straight Flush’ in Toronto, Ontario

American light artist James Turrell creates big, bold installations that generate worldwide fanfare, like his Roden Crater in Arizona or Skyspaces built into mountains or accessed through a swimming pool. But sometimes a Turrell work lives quietly amongst us. In downtown Toronto’s busy financial district, thousands of suits walk past a James Turrell daily. The artwork, entitled Straight Flush,…

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 10

Where in Hockey Heaven Was 'Heated Rivalry' Filmed?

The arenas, hotel rooms, and cottages of the Canadian sensation can mostly be found in Ontario.

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Atlas ObscuraNov 11, 2025

This Musical Robot Celebrates Toronto’s Vibrant Rhythms

Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all major podcast apps. I’m Kelly McEvers, and this is Atlas Obscura, a celebration of the world’s strange, incredible, and wondrous places. This episode was produced in partnership with Destination Toronto. And today, I’m talking to the artist and architect Danny Shaddock and the rapper Shad about this incredible collaboration of theirs th…

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Atlas ObscuraNov 4, 2025

Capturing Toronto’s Vibrant Rhythms in Sculpture

One man’s trash is Danny Shaddick’s treasure. The Toronto architect-artist-musician’s latest work marries recordings of everyday sounds with pieces of scrap metal to create intricate instruments that produce rhythmic soundscapes on their own. The project, a collaboration with award-winning Canadian rapper and recording artist Shadrach Kabango, a.k.a. Shad, aims to express the energy of Toronto…

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 1, 2025

How to Get FIFA World Cup 2026 Tickets: A Complete Travel Guide

Snag seats, see cities, and feast your eyes on the beautiful game.

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Atlas ObscuraOct 29, 2025

Highlands Cinemas in Kinmount, Ontario

Located just outside of a tiny Ontario town (population: approximately 300), this hidden gem has more theater seats than locals to fill them. The 550-seat complex contains five theaters and has drawn in locals from the surrounding area since 1979. Owner Keith Stata has recreated the nostalgic theater experience, only amplified by the immense collection of movie and industry memorabilia and anti…

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Atlas ObscuraOct 8, 2025

Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History in Dresden, Ontario

Learn the story of Josiah Henson, whose life inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s anti-slavery novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin - a landmark in protest literature. An abolitionist, preacher, and author, Henson escaped slavery with his family in 1830, fleeing from the U.S. to Canada. He later became a conductor of the Underground Railroad, rescuing hundreds of enslaved people. He relocated to Dresden, Ontar…

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National GeographicSep 29, 2013

Quetico Provincial Park

Paddle the vast network of water routes in complete isolation, camp at a primitive site, hike the wilderness trails, and sit motionless on the shore to experience the calming, restorative effects of ...

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