This Hindu temple was the first of its kind in Canada. Craftsmen in India hand-carved limestone and marble and shipped parts of the temple to Toronto, where volunteering artisans from India assembled the parts and built the temple, all while living on site for 2 years. What came out is a stunning piece of Hindu temple architecture.

The archeological excavations in Taxila make for a great day-trip from Islamabad. The sites can be thoroughly explored in about 6 hours of walking, if the oppressive heat allows. The sites and museum display Buddhist sculptures, metal artifacts and coins, and other interesting finds from times gone by. Don't miss the Dharmarajika stupa the 3rd century BCE

Little Canada is a detailed miniature world in downtown Toronto, showcasing Canadian landmarks and landscapes on a small scale. The smaller-than-life museum features intricately crafted scenes from regions like Niagara, Toronto, Quebec, and the East and West Coasts, all complete with moving trains, cars, and a dynamic day-to-night cycle. One of the newest exhibits, Little North, recreates Canada’s Arctic in a climate-controlled space, complete with northern lights, igloos, and roaming caribou. Throughout the displays, visitors can discover playful vignettes and subtle humor, such as a snowmobiler taking a spill or miniature cyclists powering Niagara Falls. The experience also includes a behind-the-scenes look at the workshop where tiny figures and elements are made. For a personal touch, guests can even have a custom miniature figurine created of themselves.