If you go

Where to stay

Hotel Bonaventure

900 Rue de la Gauchetiere W., Montreal

800-267-2575

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The Bonaventure is an architecturally unique hotel that occupies the top two floors of a 17-story commercial building. Don’t miss the rooftop pool in this postmodern property. Rooms from $179 a night.

Where to eat

Cows

150 Queen St., Charlottetown

902-892-6969

The Charlottetown location is centrally located, and sells more than 30 varieties of ice cream and clever T-shirts and other gift items. Also, check out the creamery on 12 Milky Way in Charlottetown, which offers tours and even more cow-themed souvenirs. Cones from around $3.

Atwater Marche

138 Atwater Ave., Montreal

514-937-7754

One of Montreal’s largest farmers markets, located in an Art Deco building in the Little Burgundy area of town. It’s the place to go for fresh baguettes.

ByWard Market

55 ByWard Market Square, Ottawa

613-562-3325

One of Ottawa’s top tourist attractions, this shopping area is known for a lot of things, but for us it was mostly the nearby bakeries that took the cake. We found our hazelnut mousse birthday cake at The French Baker (119 Murray St.; frenchbaker.ca) for around $17.

Carousel Bakery (St. Lawrence Market)

92-95 Front St. E., Toronto

416-392-7219

This is where the Peameal Bacon Sandwich is made (about $5). Arrive early and stay away on weekends to avoid the long lines, but if you’re stuck, don’t worry — there’s plenty of other great food at this indoor market, including butchers, bakeries and tea shops.

The Hoito Restaurant

314 Bay St., Thunder Bay

807-345-6323

Located in a historic 1910 Finnish Labour Temple in Thunder Bay, this restaurant is known for its pancakes. A stack and a beverage will set you back around $5.

The Forks

1 Forks Market Rd., Winnipeg

888-942-6302

An indoor market conveniently located a few minutes’ walk from the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The place to go seemed to be Fergie’s Fish’n Chips (fergiesfishandchips.ca). Choose from cod, halibut or pickerel.

Coney Island Cafe

4908 Dewdney Ave., Regina

306-206-1711

A favorite of RCMP cadets and their parents, the poutine choices range from the conventional (fries with Montreal-style cheese curds and gravy; around $7) to the exotic (the “Elvis” has peanut butter and bacon; around $11).

What to do

Montreal On Wheels

514-866-0633

The company offers guided bike tours of the city, including the up-close adventure of biking on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal’s Formula One track. A three-hour tour costs $45.

Canadian Aviation and Space Museum

Rockcliffe Flying Club, 11 Aviation Pkwy., Ottawa

613-993-2010

A collection of more than 130 civilian and military aircraft, focused on Canadian aviation achievements. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Tuesdays. Adults around $10; children around $6.

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

85 Israel Asper Way, Winnipeg

877-877-6037

A unique museum dedicated to the evolution and future of human rights. It features 11 separate galleries dedicated to an aspect of human rights, from indigenous rights to genocide.Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Wednesday, when it’s open until 9 p.m. Closed Monday. Adults around $14; kids ages 7 to 17, around $7.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Heritage Center

5907 Dewdney Ave., Regina

306-522-7333

A museum dedicated to the history of the Canada’s famous RCMP. Browse exhibits dedicated to the past, present and future of the Canadian national police service force, including uniforms, weapons and artifacts. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Adults around $8; kids 6 to 17 around $5.

Parliament

90 Wellington St., Ottawa

866-599-4999

The Gothic Parliament buildings, which overlook the Ottawa River, are a mandatory stop on your visit to Canada’s capital. The buildings are known for the many gargoyles carved into the stonework. Opening hours vary. Free tickets are distributed at 90 Wellington St., across from Parliament Hill, starting at 9 a.m. They’re generally available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Royal Tyrrell Museum

1500 N. Dinosaur Trail, Drumheller

403-823-7707

Perhaps the finest collection of fossil specimens in North America, if not on earth. The museum features ten galleries with 40 dinosaur skeletons. It may take more than a full day to get through all of the displays, but it’s well worth your time. Open Oct. 1 to May 14, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a. m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays, except for holidays; Adults around $14; kids ages 7 to 17 around $8.

Winsport

88 Canada Olympic Rd. SW. Calgary

403-247-5452, Ext. 4

North America’s fastest zip line offers the best views of Calgary from a decommissioned Olympic ski jump before sending you down at 74 mph. Hours of operation vary based on the time of year and weather. Tickets cost around $ 54 and includes access to all three ziplines including the Olympic ski jump.

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