Sanity Perk: Public Restrooms
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Canada’s oldest natural history museum on McGill’s campus — free and full of dinosaur fossils, Egyptian mummies, and mineral collections. Small but genuinely fascinating. A wonderful free rainy day option in the heart of Montreal. Address: 859 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H3A 0C4 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Cirque du Soleil was born in Montreal — catch a live show when in town for an absolutely jaw-dropping family experience. Check the schedule at cirquedusoleil.com. Montreal shows often include exclusive local productions kids never forget. Address: 8400 2e Ave, Montréal, QC H1Z 4M6 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$$
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The colourful historic heart of the Faroese capital — red turf-roofed wooden buildings on a rocky peninsula jutting into the harbour. Kids love the fairy-tale look. Short, easy walk and great for photos. Combine with the harbour fish market nearby. Address: Tinganes, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Montreal’s gorgeous historic district with cobblestone streets, horse-drawn carriages, street performers, and the Old Port waterfront. Kids love the calèche rides and the splash pad at the Bonsecours Basin in summer. Great for a slow family evening. Address: Place Jacques-Cartier, Vieux-Montréal, QC H2Y 1B8 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Well-equipped harbour-front playground right in central Tórshavn. Kids can play while parents enjoy the boat views and fresh sea air. A great low-key stop between sightseeing. Address: Vestaravág, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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Hands-on science centre right on the Old Port waterfront with interactive technology, engineering, and nature exhibits. IMAX theatre on-site. Perfectly located to combine with a Vieux-Montréal stroll and waterfront lunch. Address: 2 Rue de la Commune O, Montréal, QC H2Y 4B2 Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Paid $$
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Compact natural history museum covering Faroese geology, wildlife, birds, and marine life. A great introduction to the islands’ unique ecosystem. Perfect rainy day stop — the Faroes average a lot of them! Address: Brekkutún 1, 100 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Low Cost $
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One of the most dramatic natural sights in the world — a lake that appears to float above the ocean. 3-4 hour guided hike (required). Best for older kids and teens comfortable on cliff paths. Utterly unforgettable. Address: Trælanípa, Sørvágur, Faroe Islands Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Low Cost $
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One of the most beautiful villages in the Faroes — turf-roofed houses around a dramatic natural sea gorge used as a harbour. Kids love peering into the gorge and spotting seabirds. Short easy walks along the cliffs above. Address: Gjógv, Eysturoy, Faroe Islands Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Free
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A living medieval village with one of the oldest inhabited farmhouses in the world (still lived in by the same family for 17 generations!). Ruined 13th-century cathedral, Viking history, and roaming sheep. Kids find the whole thing magical. Address: Kirkjubøur, Streymoy, Faroe Islands Google Maps: Click here for directions Cost: Low Cost $