Toronto Islands
Two impressive apartments in a well-maintained island home have a modern country feel, accented by throw pillows and art. The larger has a sleek kitchen…
Must-see hotels in Ontario
Toronto
Even if you don't stay the night at this exquisite piece of Toronto history, be sure to drop in for afternoon tea. The 1927 neo-Gothic mansion boasts a…
Toronto
From the incredible waterfront and skyline views to exquisite fine-dining options, Hotel X Toronto is the ultimate urban resort. Rooms feature floor-to…
Southwestern Ontario
Sleep in tall forests in a comfortable oTENTik, a tented A-frame on a raised wood floor. Each sleeps six on comfy foam beds, has an eating/lounging area…
Northern Ontario
This tiny motel has been in the family since personable owner Ken was a kid. Dating back to 1956, the six self-catering units with separate bedrooms are a…
Niagara Falls
A gorgeous Queen Anne Revival–style house with a wraparound veranda and lush gardens is the setting for this B&B. There are just two rooms and a carriage…
Eastern Ontario
Summer camping at Sandbanks is scenic and stress-free, but these lakeside sites get booked up to five months ahead. There are also two cottages, both…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
A labyrinthine hostel with 42 'pods': adult-size wooden boxes stacked in twos like shoeboxes. Each has privacy curtains, a memory-foam mattress, a smart…
Thousand Islands
Signature green shutters denote this stately inn at the junction of the Gananoque River and St Lawrence Seaway. The former carriage-works first opened its…
Eastern Ontario
If you've ever wondered what an adult summer camp might be like, Arowhon Pines is the answer. The largest and most luxurious of Algonquin's all-inclusive…
Eastern Ontario
Comprising eight homey self-catering cottages and the 'House across the Road,' a beautiful Victorian with tastefully restored rooms and stunning views,…
Eastern Ontario
Running completely on solar power, the two-bedroom lakeside 'Sunrise' is perhaps Bartlett's most interesting cabin, but studio suites, cabins and glamping…
Best Western Plus Ottawa Downtown
Ottawa
Your loonies go a long way at this 128-room property in a delightful position near the Canadian Museum of Nature. The bright, airy suites have separate…
Entertainment & Financial Districts
Since 1929 Toronto icon the Royal York (a former grande dame of the Canadian Pacific Railway) has accommodated everyone from Tina Turner to Henry…
Ottawa
Floral prints, embroidered chair caning, plush button-eyed teddy bears, varnished sewing machines and antique cuckoo clocks: this vast Victorian mansion…
Toronto
A chic hotel with a modern-meets-boho style, the St George offers spacious and artfully appointed rooms, many with lovely city views. Superb customer…
Eastern Ontario
There are 11 car-accessible, developed campgrounds within the park, eight reached from Hwy 60, and some featuring yurts. Three sites in the north (Achray,…
Ottawa
This laid-back hostel occupies a converted late-19th-century house boasting fresh-faced bathrooms, sun-drenched dorms and handy power outlets at every bed…
Toronto
An 1886 row house just steps from the Village's main drag, this charming little inn makes a comfortable base. Six contemporary rooms, each different in…
Thousand Islands
Located about 5km east of Gananoque on the Thousand Islands Pkwy, you'll find this laid-back beachfront property boasting comfortable units with wicker…
Eastern Ontario
This outdoorsy resort offers one- and two-bedroom rustic but well-appointed lakefront cottages with deck and kitchen, on a secluded woody property. There…
Toronto
A discreet hotel with a hipster vibe, the Annex aims to make you feel as though you're home. Expect details like key-code door access (no front desk),…
Kingston
Whether you recline in the stately salons with chandeliers overhead, or retreat upstairs to your canopied bed, you will have a comfortable stay at this…
Ottawa
Arc is a savvy boutique hotel with 112 minimal yet elegant rooms and suites in a great location; call it low-key, muted and restfully hip. This mellow…
Kingston
Constructed in 1839, the Queen's Inn is one of the oldest hotels in the country. The outside has a stately limestone facade and some rooms have stone…
Eastern Ontario
Situated on 75 acres of pristine land, this small B&B offers three well-designed suites. Even for Prince Edward County, this place is peaceful and the…
Ottawa
With just four mixed and single-sex four-bed dorms, Barefoot is a veritable 'boutique hostel' with a comfy lounge, small self-catering kitchen, two modern…
Eastern Ontario
Don't let the name fool you into thinking this smart resort is a naturist swingers' den; it actually caters to couples on romantic getaways. The 46 rooms…
Thunder Bay International Hostel
Northern Ontario
Colorful bric-a-brac – including antlers, a baby grand piano and an old bus – lies splayed across the shrubby lawn as though Alice in Wonderland were…
Niagara Peninsula
Prince of N-o-t-L, an elegant Victorian hotel, was knocked into shape around 1864 and retains much of its period primp: vaulted ceilings, timber-inlay…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
Dating from 1902, this heritage building was once a textile factory. Today its rooms retain an urban-industrial feel, with tall ceilings, exposed-brick…
Niagara Peninsula
This reasonably priced, Historically Designated home built in 1842 has been beautifully restored to maintain its colonial charm and is meticulously…
Northern Ontario
Owned and run by an Austrian family since 1972, this little piece of the Tyrol looks right at home on the shores of Lake Superior. Rooms are predictably…
Toronto
A slightly seedy location is the bane of this otherwise solid performer's existence, although all that should change in the next few years as nearby condo…
Southwestern Ontario
Edison's is a mid-century-meets-shabby-chic dream with just three rooms, all with clean lines, distressed wood elements and pops of color. Each has deluxe…
Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel
Entertainment & Financial Districts
Part of the Rogers Centre, the 70 upscale suites here overlook the playing field – an unforgettable experience for Blue Jays fans. Nevertheless, rooms on…
Muskoka Lakes
Ideal for couples with kids and/or cash, the isolated Rosseau is the kind of place where Mom and Dad can swim by the pool while the youngsters ramble on…
Northern Ontario
This wonderfully isolated spot, just south of the entrance to Lake Superior Provincial Park, was once a camp for Mennonite war objectors sent to work on…
Southwestern Ontario
Across the River Thames, this grand Victorian mansion has 21 guestrooms with surprisingly modern decor and amenities (though some still have original…
