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15 Disappointing Canadian Tourist Spots You Might Want to Skip

December 14, 2024 by Amanda Tyler Leave a Comment

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Millions of people visit Canada yearly to see some of its amazing sights. However, not every tourist attraction is worth visiting, and many disappoint tourists for various reasons. Visitor reviews have allowed people to learn which sights might disappoint them beforehand. Many travelers read reviews that inform them of their decisions on how to plan their trips.

The most disappointing attractions have a higher percentage of bad reviews than good ones. According to Preply, these are the most disappointing tourist attractions in Canada.

Marineland, Niagara Falls

taken at niagara falls marineland.
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A full 55.36% of the reviews for this attraction are about the reviewers’ disappointment. According to reviews, this attraction is sad and outdated. The attraction has marine animals and an amusement park, but more people are disappointed than glad they went.

La Ronde, Montreal

Montreal, Canada - July 3: Aerial view of La Ronde Amusement Park in Montreal, Canada.
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This is the biggest amusement park in Quebec, but it’s a little too popular for its good. With 51.86% negative reviews, many people don’t like the long wait times for the rides and attractions.

Chinatown, Victoria

Victoria, BC, Canada - April 14 2021 : Victoria Chinatown, with the Gate of Harmonious Interest in the background.
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The Chinatown area of Victoria is pretty small and doesn’t have much to do. This has left many tourists disappointed after they’ve visited. Of the reviews, 37.88% are negative.

Columbia Icefield Discovery Center, Jasper National Park

Columbia Icefields Discovery Center, Alberta Canada - 8 AUG 2022: Tour bus sits on glacier at the Columbia Icefield.
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With the Canadian Rockies around it, it’s a beautiful place to visit. However, this outdoor attraction is overly time-consuming and takes too long to experience, with a negative review percentage of 37.39%.

Olympic Park, Montreal

Montreal, Canada - september 2022 : aerial view of the Olympic Stadium in autumn.
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This is another disappointing attraction in Montreal. It’s leftover from the 1976 Olympic games, worn out, and seemingly always under construction. A full 30.80% of the park’s reviews are from disappointed reviewers.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver

Gorgeous seasonal shade at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver, Canada, November 5, 2022.
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There’s not much to see in this garden. It has some interesting plants, but it’s very touristy. Of those who visit it, 29.15% of the reviewers are disappointed in the site.

Ontario Science Centre, Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada - September 5, 2016: The striking "brutalist" architecture of the Ontario Science Centre.
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This is an aging structure focused mostly on kids. It’s not that interesting to a wide range of people, who find it boring. About 28.35% of reviewers were disappointed after visiting it.

Canada’s Wonderland, Vaughan

VAUGHAN, ONTARIO, CANADA - AUGUST 18, 2017: Canada's Wonderland (opened in 1981, 130 ha theme park, home to most exhilarating collection of rides and roller coasters in North America).
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With this name, it sounds like a place of fun and wonder. But for 28.18% of the reviewers, it was just a disappointment. Many people have found it too crowded and the wait times far too long.

Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff

Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
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Almost a quarter of the reviewers who visited this site, 23.16%, weren’t happy with their experience. The thermal springs aren’t all that interesting, though they have a nice view, say reviewers.

Montreal Biodome, Montreal

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This attraction lets people walk through different ecosystems in the Americas. If that doesn’t sound like a great time, you might agree with the 21.86% of reviewers disappointed by it.

Kensington Market, Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada. May 29, 2011. Kensington Market Toronto street festival.
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This neighborhood has plenty of trendy, hipster things to see and do. For some people, the little shops are entertaining. But for 21.82% of the reviewers, this isn’t their scene.

Calgary Tower, Calgary

Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Jan 19, 2024. As the sun sets, the Calgary Tower stands tall, serving as an observation tower.
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This tall tower in the middle of Calgary offers some great views of the city. But that’s about it. And you’ll have to compete with other tourists to see those views. Among reviewers, 21.30% found it lacking.

Skylon Tower, Niagara Falls

Aerial view of the Skylon Tower and the beautiful Niagara Falls at Canada.
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This tower near the falls offers a nice view of the area. However, the tower is highly touristy, and it’s aging. It has a fairly expensive restaurant. About 20.73% of its reviews are negative.

Toronto Zoo, Toronto

TORONTO, CANADA - JULY 31, 2016: sign of the Toronto Zoo at entrance in Toronto, Canada.Toronto Zoo is Canadian the largest zoo with over 5,000 animals.
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Toronto Zoo is both huge and crowded. It’s a touristy site that always has plenty of people. And with the enormous size of this zoo, you’ll be walking all day. Reviews of this zoo are 19.88% negative.

Caesars Windsor Casino, Windsor

Windsor, Canada - May 21, 2020: Caesars Windsor, hotel and casino entrance seen during closure due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
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This casino isn’t much to look at and seems outdated. However, it’s fairly inexpensive to visit. People who have visited have written negative reviews 19.48% of the time.

15 Must-Dos on Your Next Trip to Lake Tahoe

Autumn pretty girl posing near mountain lake. autumn lanscape in forest.
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Lake Tahoe on the California-Nevada border makes a lot of lists of the most beautiful places in America. There’s also a lot to do there, with a wide range of outdoor recreation, great dining, resorts, nightlife, and more. If it’s your first time going or if you’re going back, consider adding some of the following places to your itinerary.

15 Must-Dos on Your Next Trip to Lake Tahoe
 

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