This building once served as the emergency headquarters for the Canadian government after a fire destroyed the Parliament Buildings in 1916, and former Canadian Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier lay in state here.

Yes, the castle-esque Victoria Memorial Building has had a lively existence, and today the excitement continues as it serves as the home of the Canadian Museum of Nature. The recently renovated Museum, transforming it into one of the most contemporary museums in the world, features awe-inspiring exhibits that bring everything from the ocean to dinosaurs into focus. Lots of interactive features, including a limestone cave and life-size dioramas, ensure that visitors of all ages will be entertained.