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Whether you know Canada for its polite people, natural beauty, incredible wildlife, ‘free’ healthcare, or delicious poutine, the country is a popular travel destination and place to immigrate to. Each corner of Canada presents something unique – the multicultural city life of Toronto, the Northern Lights in Yellowknife, or the skiing in Whistler – every traveller can easily create their own adventure. But as the second-largest country in the world by area, there are countless nooks, crannies, and oddities waiting to be explored. Once you’ve conquered Niagara Falls and taken a tour around Parliament Hill, why not check out Canada’s stranger attractions? These offbeat destinations offer the same level of thrills as the variety of exciting live dealer games offered by the country’s many casinos, each showcasing why the road less travelled is worthwhile. Explore the Enchanted Forest (Revelstoke, B.C.) The Enchanted Forest started simply as an isolated space for artist Doris Needham and her husband Ernest to place her fairy-tale figurines. The unusual handiwork dotted the area and was quaintly named the ‘Enchanted Forest.’ Eventually, the couple purchased the plot of land and developed eight acres of fantastical structures that Doris’ Jolly Folk figurines could live in permanently. Notable ones include the Candy Cane house and the gravity water system. Today, the Enchanted Forest is open to everyone from anywhere of all ages to take a well-deserved break from reality. Check Out Habitat 67 (Montreal, Quebec) Interested in seeing some weird architecture? Head over to the Montreal waterfront, and you’ll be confronted with Habitat 67, a modular architecture project initially designed as temporary housing for Expo 67 workers. This oddly designed apartment complex brought the Japanese metabolism style popular at the time with organic and natural features. All of the boxes together formed 158 apartments and ended up going way over budget, resulting in sky-high rental costs. Many Montreal residents still live there today in stunning lofts and units. Drive Past Riverview Hospital (Coquitlam, B.C.) Although the interior isn’t accessible to the public, Riverview Hospital is certainly worth visiting. It’s considered the most-filmed location in the country and has a lengthy history as a psychiatric hospital dating back to the early 1900s. Several of the hospital’s lawns and wings were used as a backdrop for movies and shows such as Saw, Fringe, The X Files, and Supernatural. Interestingly, the hospital also housed an arboretum, a botanical garden, and a fully working farm, as they believed in the positive impact of these green spaces on patients. Considering its past and reputation, the hospital has been a hotspot for urban explorers and paranormal believers. Visit a Few Strange Houses in Toronto (Toronto, Ontario)
Toronto is jam-packed with things to do, see, and eat. As Canada’s most populous city, however, there are bound to be some eccentric houses spread out around the area. Luckily, you’ll find plenty of peculiar accommodation, such as Toronto’s Half House at 54 ½ St. Patrick Street. There’s also The Little House at 128 Day Avenue, the Leslieville Crazy Doll House at 37 Bertmount Avenue that is bound to catch you off guard, and the Wood Cake House – a house covered in kitschy wooden pucks, corks, coins, and beads. View the Twisted Trees (Speers, Saskatchewan) Ready to take a weird road trip? Just outside the tiny village of Speers, located over an hour from Saskatoon, are the unusual Twisted Trees. These Aspen trees have grown for hundreds of years, twisting and turning their trunks and branches into a strange mass. Residents have passed down legends and folklore about the grove of trees and how they came to look that way, but botanists who have studied them revealed their genetic mutation to be the cause of it. Regardless of their origins, this fascinating work of nature is worth a visit if you’re in the province. Venture into the Screaming Tunnel (Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario) Enjoying your fill of wineries, the cottage vibe, and the stunning Niagara River? Why not venture off on a spooky walk toward the Screaming Tunnel? Visually, this unmistakably frightening tunnel will send chills down your spine, but its backstory will amplify that tenfold. While there are countless versions of the story, the premise is that a local farm caught fire and a young girl, set alight, ran screaming into the tunnel, collapsing and passing away from her burns. Light a match off of the tunnel wall at midnight, and you might just be able to hear her screams. Marvel at the Bean Puzzle Tombstone (Wellesley, Ontario) After 100 years, the puzzle has been decoded, but this doesn’t mean you can’t try to solve it yourself so long as you don’t look up the answer. The Bean Puzzle Tombstone is a headstone in Rural Rushes Cemetery, etched with a secret crossword clue. Dr. Samuel Bean was married twice and buried his wives side by side. Oddly, his first wife died seven months after they tied the knot, and his second wife also left this earth just months after their wedding. Before he became lost at sea on a trip to Cuba, he left behind a very curious headstone that captivated visitors for a century. Stay at the Last Chance Saloon (Wayne, Alberta) Historic ghost town Wayne, Alberta, formerly had a population of 2490 but is now only home to a mere 28 people. While Wayne itself has endless stories about its past, its local Last Chance Saloon alone has numerous tales attached to it. Rumour has it that a bartender once fired shots at non-paying customers, and the bar also had a regular customer who was eventually banned by local health inspectors – a horse. It was also the bar that passed a bill to allow dancing in taverns in Alberta. The saloon now features a hotel with quaint, themed rooms that preserve the original charm and history of the structure. Affiliate
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By Aaron Gold and Christine Stoddard Well, looky there, we have a couple’s review of Area 53, a laser tag arena and arcade in DUMBO! Read on to see what each of us thought of this venue as a date night spot. Important to note: We went on Adult Night, so no kiddos allowed.
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