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See. Berczy Park See the whimsical dog fountain designed by landscape architect Claude Cormier. Royal Ontario Museum Visit for paleontological and archaeological finds, including a killer whale vertebra. Straight Flush Experience James Turrell's light installation in the lobby of the Bay Adelaide Centre. Moving Monuments Discover a musical robot made from reclaimed materials and city sounds by Danny Shaddick and Shad.

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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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  • Art Gallery of OntarioGalleryLocated on Dundas Street West in the Grange Park neighbourhood of downtown Toronto, the museum complex takes up 45,000…
  • Elsewhere
  • 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.
  • 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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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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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.
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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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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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