Must-see hotels in Canada

  • Discovery

    Iqaluit

    Located between the airport and downtown, this stylish single-story boutique place is all creams, browns and slate inside, with a cozy guest lounge and…

  • Andre's Place

    Northwest Territories

    Run by an affable French-Chilean couple, this B&B consists of a single bedroom with an adjoining immaculate bathroom. Guests get the benefit of Andre's…

  • Hotel Metro

    Southwestern Ontario

    Rooms in this oh-so-cool boutique hotel in the heart of downtown have hardwood floors, exposed-brick walls, rainfall showers, deep soaker tubs and plenty…

  • Green Point Campground

    Gros Morne National Park

    A beautiful campground at superb Green Point with the enormous perk of overlooking the Gulf of St Lawrence. Staying at an oTENTik here is a nice blend of…

  • Cielo

    New Brunswick

    The domes at Cielo are both rustic and futuristic all at once. Fully equipped interiors are crafted from repurposed timber, with a kitchen, big bathroom…

  • Banff Log Cabin B&B

    Banff Town

    If having your own cozy cabin only steps from the rush of Bow River Falls sounds appealing, you'll love this B&B. Wedding planner/photographer owners…

  • Buchan Hotel

    Vancouver

    The 1926-built Buchan, just steps from Stanley Park, has bags of charm. Facilities were being upgraded on our visit and while prices have risen somewhat…

  • Moose Hotel & Suites

    Banff Town

    Like a mountain lodge pumped up on steroids, the Moose is the biggest new hotel to hit Banff Ave in recent years. The rooftop pools, hot tubs and sauna…

  • Northland Paradise Lodge

    Northern Ontario

    Right on the lake, Northland is a good old-fashioned fishing and hunting lodge with a games room, butchery and tackle-cleaning room. The motel-style rooms…

  • Canmore Downtown Hostel

    Canmore

    A welcome addition to Canmore, this bright modern hostel opened in 2019 and has already won a loyal following. Its location at the far end of a parking…

  • Times Square Suites Hotel

    Vancouver

    Superbly located a short walk from Stanley Park, this West End hidden gem (even the entrance can be hard to spot) is a comfy apartment-style Vancouver…

  • Keltic Lodge at the Highlands

    Cape Breton Island

    Especially favored by golfers, this upmarket Tudor-style resort on its own peninsula has been a luxurious retreat since the 1950s. It's been attractively…

  • Up the Creek Backpackers B&B

    British Columbia

    Run by a round-the-world cyclist, Up the Creek has incorporated all the best facets of a classic hostel: a place where you can relax but still meet people…

  • Listel Hotel

    Vancouver

    A lounge-cool sleepover with famously friendly front-deskers. Rooms at the Listel have a relaxed West Coast feel and typically feature striking original…

  • Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

    Vancouver

    Opened in 1939 by visiting UK royals, this gargoyle-topped grand dame is a Vancouver historic landmark. Despite its vintage provenance, the hotel…

  • Hôtel Le Germain Québec

    Québec City

    The flagship of a classy Québécois chain with 18 properties, this hotel combines understated luxury with superb service. It occupies two adjacent historic…

  • Whistlers Campground

    Jasper Town & Around

    Closed indefinitely in 2019 for a comprehensive renovation, Whistlers is the granddaddy of Jasper campgrounds and one of North America's largest, with…

  • Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

    Jasper Town & Around

    Sitting on the shore of Lac Beauvert and surrounded by manicured grounds and mountain peaks, this classic old lodge can't quite match the panache of the…

  • Opus Hotel

    Vancouver

    The 96-room Opus kick-started Vancouver's boutique-hotel scene and, with regular revamps, it's remained one of the city's top sleepover options. The…

  • Fairmont Chateau Whistler

    Whistler

    Enjoying ski-in, gondola-out privileges at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain, the Fairmont is like a 'village' within the Village. Chateau-esque in nature…

  • HI Mt Edith Cavell Wilderness Hostel

    Jasper National Park

    Secluded down a dead-end road near the base of Mt Edith Cavell and the Angel Glacier, this rustic place has wood-burning stoves in each of its two 16-bunk…

  • Cree Village Ecolodge

    Northern Ontario

    Cree Village claims to be the northern hemisphere's first indigenous owned and operated lodge. With windows gazing at the tree-lined Moose River, the A…

  • Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu

    Charlevoix

    The gray-stone country cousin of Québec City's Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, this palatial structure with 405 rooms can claim almost as much history and…

  • L'Hermitage Hotel

    Vancouver

    This discreet, well-located property is divided between longer-stay suites and guests just dropping in for the night. Either way, you'll find excellent…

  • Georgian Court Hotel

    Vancouver

    This under-the-radar, European-style property has never changed its old-school approach to good service and solid, dependable amenities. Rooms have an…

  • Château des Tourelles

    Québec City

    You'll recognize this B&B by its soaring turret, which mirrors the steeple of the Church of St-Jean-Baptiste to the east. The affable Breton owner has…

  • Wildpod

    Tofino

    Luxury 'glamping' comes to Tofino in the shape of these six yurt-like pods made out of PVC that sit perched on the waterside at Grice Point in full view…

  • Shadow Lake Lodge

    Banff National Park

    This lodge offers 12 sweet timber cabins with gorgeous mountain views just a stone’s throw from Shadow Lake, 13.2km from the Red Earth Creek trailhead…

  • Rosewood Hotel Georgia

    Vancouver

    A historic downtown property that underwent a spectacular renovation a few years back, bringing it back to its sumptuous 1927 glory days. Despite the…

  • Athabasca Hotel

    Jasper Town & Around

    Around since 1929, the Atha-B (as it's known) is the best budget hotel in town. A taxidermist's dream, with animal heads crowding the lobby, it has small,…

  • Manoir d’Auteuil

    Québec City

    Friendly American expatriate owners Daniel and Linda have thoroughly renovated this pair of 19th-century manor houses opposite the old city walls,…

  • Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier

    North Shore

    North Van's best hotel is an excellent option if you want to stay on this side of the water and hop to Vancouver's city center on the nearby SeaBus. Rooms…

  • Château Fleur-de-Lys

    Québec City

    Delightfully sited opposite Jardin des Gouverneurs, this rambling old home has 16 rooms of various dimensions outfitted with hand-chosen antiques by its…

  • Thistledown House

    North Shore

    Located on the road between Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain, this adult-oriented 1920s arts-and-crafts-style house is superior to most B&Bs…

  • Inn at Laurel Point

    Victoria

    Guarding its own landscaped promontory overlooking the harbor with rooms offering views in either direction (toward or away from town), this indie…

  • HI Whistler Hostel

    Whistler

    Built as athletes' accommodation for the 2010 Winter Olympics, this sparkling hostel is 7km south of the village, near Function Junction. Transit buses to…

  • St Regis Hotel

    Vancouver

    An elegant art-lined boutique sleepover in a 1913 heritage shell. Befitting its age, almost all the rooms seem to be a different size, and they exhibit a…

  • Sylvia Hotel

    Vancouver

    This ivy-covered 1912 charmer enjoys a prime location overlooking English Bay. Generations of guests keep coming back – many requesting the same room…

  • Paintbox Lodge

    Canmore

    Run by ex-Olympic skiers Thomas Grandi and Sarah Renner, this B&B takes Canadian decor to a new level, right down to the tartan carpet. Its five unique…

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