Canada South Science City in Windsor, Ontario has plenty of fascinating things to see and do, let kids come enjoy a fossil dig visit shadowland and the human bubble, they also have live animals including snakes, turtles, fish, tarantulas, geckos and much more. There's a time tunnel of historical telephones, photo equipment, TV's and computers and the Herb Gray Parkway exhibit was constructed to preserve natural habitats. Canada South Science City also offers summer science day camps, Curriculum-Based Class Programs for hands on science activities and workshops. Their emphasis is based on hands-on interactive exhibits showing principles of physical science and biodiversity, and they are ideal for science based birthday parties, and gift certificates are available, come explore the world of science.READ MORE

The Hooked Rug Museum of North America and fibre art market near Hubbards, Nova Scotia has an impressive collection of rugs and artifacts and are housed in a building in Queensland over 8950 square feet. Every year the museum will feature 2 contemporary artists, one from Canada and one from the United States, and the museum is dedicated to preserving the heritage of hand-hooked rugs and artifacts used in the making of fibre art. The first room you enter at Hooked Rug Museum of North America is the Market Place with over 600 hand hooked rugs displaying different fibres and styles of hooking, there are also hand knitted items and many consignment items. They have patterns for sale as well as wool and more, come for a fascinating visit, and purchase a unique and beautiful handmade item, or just come for viewing pleasure.READ MORE

The History Place in Morehead City, North Carolina, promotes the history and culture of the people of Cateret County, and related areas and the 12,000 square foot facility houses museums, exhibits, a gallery with displays, research library, conference classroom, an auditorium banquet hall, museum store and offices. The Infusion Cafe steeped in history is a proper tearoom located inside the museum and share their knowledge of the teas and coffees they carry with over 100 world infusions and numerous freshly roasted single origin coffees, they also serve lunch, and host exciting dinner theatre every third Saturday. The History Place houses interesting and extensive collections including textiles, period clothing, furniture, military memorabilia, glassware and artwork, and the library houses more than 10,000 books and publications and photo files documenting the history. The History Place can be reserved for weddings, receptions and other special events and occasions, and they offer special guided tours to schools for free, they welcome donations and entrance is free to the public.READ MORE

The Galerie Clarence Gagnon in Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada showcases works of present day artists and was the first gallery in Charlevoix, originally housed in a 100 year old historical building. Today there are two galleries showcasing a wonderful display and unique selection of young up and coming artists, well-known painters, sculptors, and enlightened choices of Canadian old masters. The Galerie Clarence Gagnon has over the years earned the loyalty of art of lovers, and with the high quality of work and artists exhibited here, the gallery stands out above the rest. The owners will delight with the professionalism and knowledge and guarantee the authenticity and quality of the paintings of the works of the old masters, come visit and see why. They also do estate and appraisal services, framing using modern framing techniques to protect your drawings, watercolors, pastels and lithographs which won't lose their original beauty. There are also expert professional restoration services available here, so if a painting is damaged or needs to be cleaned, it's in the best hands to restore it to the original glory and they work on all types of artwork.READ MORE

Musee D'Art Contemporain is located downtown in Baie-Saint-Paul, Quebec, Canada right in the heart of the cultural quarter, and the building itself presents a work of art with elegant facade, huge glass panes and spectacular room dimensions. The museum has showcased great exhibitions throughout it's time, and guided tours are available individually or in groups on reservation. Musee D'Art Contemporain offers an educational service and workshops to school groups of all levels, and they have various rooms for rent for corporate events and other special occasions including conferences, reunions, concerts, cocktail parties and more. Musee D'Art Contemporain has an on-line store with a wide variety of products made by artists and artisans, come view the different and the unique, the stunning exhibitions and shop at the museum, it's all here.READ MORE

The Tancook Museum on Tancook Island, Nova Scotia, Canada and houses articles about the island, old tools and items from the island. Open since 1995, and now housed in the old general store building which also houses the Wishing Stones Gallery and Lending Library, and you can travel from room to room admiring the artifacts. The Tancook Museum welcomes you to a step back in time, there's an old fashioned bedroom, kitchen, and a room full of old farming and woodworking tools and implements, and many of the artifacts displayed here were made on Tancook Island decades ago. You can also view museum pieces in the photo gallery and library, come learn the story behind the many fascinating pieces at the museum, play on the old pump organ, and Martha, the museum curator will happily answer all questions and provide interesting facts. READ MORE

The Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park in Tadoussac, Quebec, Canada is part of the network of National Marine Conservation Areas to protect the eco systems and conserve the representative portion of the Saguenay River and the St. Lawrence estuary. It is ideal for educational, recreational and scientific purposes and encompasses three major ecosystems, namely the Saguenay Fjord downstream from Cap à l’Est; the Upper Estuary, upstream to Gros Cap a l'Aigle, and the Lower Estuary, as far downstream as Pointe Rouge or Les Escoumins. The Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park offers campground accommodations, marine wildlife and bird watching, hiking and biking, land discovery sites, sea kayaking, recreational boating, scuba diving, marine observation cruises and there's a visitors centre, come enjoy.READ MORE

Les Trois Pignons in Cheticamp, Nova Scotia, was built in 1978 at the entrance of the harbour as a cultural and information centre where visitors can obtain relevant information regarding local activities, services and interesting tourist attractions. Visitors and locals also have access to internet, emails, scanning, printer and photocopier access and wi-fi at our cultural and information centre. The museum at Les Trois Pignons is home to the Elizabeth LeFort Gallery and the Marguerite Gallant Collection. The museum exhibits antiquities that depict daily life during the settlement of Cheticamp and features exhibits of tools and techniques used by renown rug hookers. READ MORE

Salzwelten Hallstatt is a salt mine and fascinating attraction in Hallstatt, Austria where they showcase the oldest wooden staircase in all of Europe and you learn about the 7000 year old history of salt in an ancient salt mine. Your adventure starts with a panoramic funicular ride up the mountain, and the path then leads to the tunnel mouth of this unique and mystical underground world. First dug by hand over 3000 years ago, the tunnels go many kilometres and deep into the rock interior, come view where miners laboured and toiled so long ago. Home to the new Bronze Age Cinema, located 400 metres underground, projecting an animation and fictional story of a young boy and the oldest ancient staircase, it's fascinating. Salzwelten Hallstatt also has a subterranean salt lake reached by fast miners slides, where you enjoy a multimedia show about the white gold that has been mined here forever, and then you take the miners railway back to daylight and the Hallstatt High Valley, this unique experience is not to be missed.READ MORE

The Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, is located in Vermont’s scenic Lake Champlain Valley, and is an unconventional, diverse and fascinating place to visit with over 150,000 works exhibited over 38 exhibition buildings, 25 of which are historic from the 18th- and 19th-century. This village like setting of historic New England architecture with stunning landscape boasting lilacs, a circular formal garden, herb and heirloom vegetable gardens and perennial gardens, is a delight to visit all round. The Shelburne Museum boasts 4 centuries of art and material culture, collections, educational programs, special events and exhibitions, workshops and activities, as well as Impressionist paintings, folk art, quilts and textiles, decorative arts, furniture, American paintings and 17th to 20th century artifacts. There's a museum shop and cafe with indoor and outdoor dining, and they have stunning facility rentals and gardens ideal for functions, weddings, corporate retreats and so much more.READ MORE