Located in front of the Grandmaster’s Palace, St. George’s Square is also known as Palace Square. It is bordered by the Casa Dei Conti (the Order of St John’s treasury), the Main Guard Building, and the Hostel de Verdelin, which is now a police station. Although its appearance has changed over time, it remains the center of city life and today serves as a ‘people’s square’. It is a lively place, regularly hosting exhibitions and festivals, and it is the site of the monthly Changing of the Guard ceremony. With so much to offer, this charming square is a must-visit for all.

The Collegiate Church of Saint Lawrence, located in Birgu, Malta, was built in 1691 CE. It was designed by members of the Order of Saint John and built by Lorenzo Gafa. In 1530 CE, when the Order of Saint John inhabited Malta, they needed a place of worship. Hence, this cathedral was constructed. Attacked by a German aircraft in 1941, it was later repaired in 1949. It was renovated again in 1951 and then again in 1952. The structure contains an exquisite collection of paintings depicting scenes from the Bible. The exterior is also richly decorated with Baroque motifs. A small museum stands in the vicinity of the church. In 1990, the then Pope visited St. Lawrence Church. The feast of St. Lawrence is celebrated on August 10 every year.

The origins of Fort St. Angelo, a large fort in Birgu, Malta, with a key position in the Grand Harbour, can be traced back to the medieval period when it was built as a castle named Castrum Maris. After significant refurbishment, reconstruction and overhaul in the 1690s, Carlos de Grunenbergh’s designs breathed life into the fort, which then assumed its current visage and architectural form and function. Fort St. Angelo has, since 1998, been on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The fort's many architectural features, such as the D'Homedes Bastion, Ferramolino's Cavalier and De Guiral Battery, chronicle its journey from its beginnings as a medieval castle to becoming a bastion. Many parts have seen repeated chopping and changing through the centuries, more so during the British occupation. These changes notwithstanding, Fort St. Angelo continues to be a fascinating monument.

Valletta’s oldest and most charismatic gate, Victoria Gate can be traced back to 1884. The then prominent Maltese architect Emanuele Luigi Galizia rendered the gate in Victorian panache. The expansive gate replaced the original, space-constrained entrance to the increasingly dynamic harbor. Cleaned and refurbished in 2010, the gate now features stunning lighting effects that illuminate and bring to the fore the more exquisite parts of the gate. Victorian ambiance is in the air. Children are allowed in the premises. The place is pet-friendly as well, so if you can’t leave behind your pooch or kitty, it is just fine.

The Coldwater Hotel in Merritt gets its name from the Coldwater River that flows through the town. The first Coldwater Hotel, built in 1908, was on the opposite side of the street from where they are located now. The coal mine and ranching business ecosystems mushroomed, and their present location opened in 1910. The structure has three stories, replete with balconies, and 50 rooms. The Coldwater Hotel has always been popular and was acclaimed as an exquisite budget hostel in British Columbia. The building with its characteristic dome is readily visible and marks downtown Merritt. The refined sophistication of the pub, restaurant and banquet room put you in mind of early 20th-century architecture. The Old Barley Market liquor store has one of the finest collections of antique paraphernalia. The hotel is where locals meet and tourists, who want to experience it repeatedly or go by rave reviews, come to enjoy the quality proposition by themselves.

Towering woods featuring Douglas fir and western red cedar trees with ferns and shrubs in vivid greens make Cathedral Grove forest exceptionally atmospheric. Housed within MacMillan Provincial Park towards Cameron Lake, it spreads across nearly 390 acres (157 hectares) and is famed amongst locals and visitors. The verdant foliage with ancient trees of around 800 years, open, accessible pathways, and a wonderfully tranquil ambiance lures many a tourist, filmmaker, and photographer to Cathedral Grove. One of the most suitable spots to breathe in fresh, clean air while rejuvenating the body and mind, this grove is almost magical and beckons many with its lush greenery and impossibly tall trees.