Must-see hotels in Canada

  • Hostelling International Toronto

    Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District

    This award-winning hostel doesn't look much from the outside, but it gets votes for its rooftop deck and friendly staff. Most dorms have their own…

  • L Hotel

    Old Montréal

    Inside a grand 1870 building, L Hotel is a major draw for art-lovers. Georges Marciano, founder of Guess jeans, opened the hotel in 2010, showering great…

  • Maison Historique James Thompson

    Québec City

    History buffs will get a real kick out of staying in the 18th-century former residence of James Thompson, a veteran of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham…

  • Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina

    British Columbia

    A boutique waterfront resort where the spacious villa accommodations look like a West Coast dream home. One- and two-bedroom units hug the waterfront…

  • Nahanni Mountain Lodge

    Northwest Territories

    Sitting on the shore of Little Doctor Lake, right outside the national-park boundary, this fly-in lodge accommodates a single party of up to 20 people in…

  • Auberge Le Baril Roulant

    The Laurentians

    This wonderful inn and hostel on the river north of town is a welcome arrival in Val-David. There's a dorm with solid wooden bunk beds sleeping 14 people…

  • Only Backpackers Inn

    East Toronto & Rosedale

    There's so much to love about the Only. Inspired by the owner's globetrotting adventures, it's everything you want a hostel to be: clean, cozy, near the…

  • Hazelton

    Toronto

    Competitors in the luxury class have in recent years made it harder for the Hazelton to uphold its self-professed reputation as Toronto's most exclusive…

  • Hôtel Nelligan

    Old Montréal

    Housed in two restored buildings and named in honor of Québec’s famous and tragic poet, Émile Nelligan, this Old Montréal beauty has original details …

  • Mackenzie Rest Inn

    Northwest Territories

    A charming, well-furnished B&B in a land of floatplanes and giant rivers. Faultless hospitality is matched with very cute, stylish rooms in a characterful…

  • Whooping Crane Guest House

    Northwest Territories

    Luxurious, stylish and welcoming, this B&B occupies an intriguing octagonal wooden building down a very quiet street off Calder Ave. Helpful hosts,…

  • Tilting Harbour B&B

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Outstanding in hospitality, this traditional 100-year-old home has four spotless rooms with renovated bathrooms. While angles are sharp, it's comfortable…

  • Hôtel Le Germain

    Montréal

    This stylish hotel boasts luxurious rooms with dark wood details (headboard, wood blinds), cream-colored walls, sheer curtains and artful lighting. You’ll…

  • Planet Travelers Hostel

    Toronto

    The Planet has a long history of delighting guests with its spectacular rooftop patio bar, great rates, and commitment to being clean and green. It still…

  • Auberge Le Lupin

    The Laurentians

    Our favorite place to stay in Mont-Tremblant, this log house built in 1945 offers snug digs just 1km from the ski station, with private beach access to…

  • Galiano Inn

    British Columbia

    The island’s most deluxe accommodations occupies a small unobtrusive collection of buildings right next to the ferry dock, complete with spa, manicured…

  • Hôtel Gault

    Old Montréal

    The Gault delivers beauty and comfort in its 30 spacious rooms. Lovely 19th-century architectural details figure in some rooms, with exposed brick or…

  • Sundance Lodges

    Banff & Jasper National Parks

    For that authentic Canadian experience, try the hand-painted tipis and old-timey trappers' tents at this privately run campground. As you’d expect,…

  • Battle Harbour Heritage Properties

    Labrador

    In addition to a classic inn, there are adorable heritage homes and cottages throughout the settlement. Think decks with sea views and little distraction:…

  • Buffaloberry

    Banff Town

    Centrally located and surrounded by colorful flowering plants, this purpose-built B&B makes a cheerful, comfortable home base. The four individually…

  • Four Seasons

    Toronto

    One of Toronto's most respected high-end hotels, the Four Seasons is all about luxury, relaxation and enjoyment: crisp, light-filled rooms with stunning…

  • Hastings House Hotel

    Salt Spring Island

    This smashing rustic-chic hotel with 17 rooms is just up the hill from the main Ganges action, but it feels like staying in a country cottage estate in…

  • Auberge JA Moisan

    Québec City

    This lovely B&B above the historical JA Moisan grocery store has four relatively small bedrooms tucked under the eaves and gorgeously furnished in period…

  • Manoir Hovey

    Eastern Townships

    This lovely resort offers handsomely set rooms in a picturesque lakeside setting. You’ll find expansive gardens, a heated pool and an ice rink (in winter)…

  • Prince George Hotel

    Halifax

    This suave city hotel is as slick as Halifax gets: every inch looks as though it's been designed for an Instagram post, from the arch-windowed interior…

  • Train Station Inn

    Nova Scotia

    Top prize for Nova Scotia's quirkiest accommodations has to go to this train-spotters' paradise, where several railway cabooses have been converted into…

  • Skerwink Hostel

    Eastern Newfoundland

    Travelers of all ages stay at homey, community-oriented Skerwink. With two six-bed dorms (with squishy, plastic-coated mattresses) and two private rooms,…

  • Samesun Banff

    Banff Town

    Catering to a youthful international backpacker crowd, the welcoming Samesun offers a central Banff Ave location, a full lineup of daily activities …

  • Thompson Toronto

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    Many love Thompson Toronto – it's just so LA. Urban-chic rooms will be favored by those with a penchant for design and city skylines (check out the…

  • Northland Lodge

    Southern Alberta

    On the edge of town within earshot of gushing Cameron Falls is this cozy house that Louis Hill (the genius behind the Prince of Wales Hotel) built for…

  • Alicion B&B

    Nova Scotia

    Wow, what a beauty: a 1911 former senator's home, built on a hilltop, with a wraparound veranda that radiates Revival elegance. There are four beautiful…

  • Hotel Arts Kensington

    Calgary

    Under new ownership and with a name change, this small inn has remained a great spot across the river. Impeccable service and rooms to match, plus soaker…

  • BunkHaus Hostel

    Saint John

    Super-hip BunkHaus is just what this city needed: clean, budget accommodation in the heart of downtown. Solid wooden bunks in the co-ed dorms have…

  • Elora Mill Hotel & Spa

    Southwestern Ontario

    Gorgeously renovated, the historic Elora Mill is the crown jewel of the region's hotels. Luxurious rooms integrate original stone walls with floor-to…

  • Cambridge Suites Halifax

    Halifax

    It's not the prettiest from the outside, but this large, well-run hotel offers perhaps the most practical rooms in the city, with modern studio-style…

  • Inn at Bay Fortune

    Prince Edward Island

    Without doubt the plushest place to stay (and dine) on the whole of PEI, this swanky inn is the domain of celebrity chef Michael Smith. Built in 1913 as a…

  • Compass Rose

    New Brunswick

    It's hard to go wrong at this quaint little spot, which has seven airy rooms with wrought-iron beds, sea views and access to the beach. It's within…

  • Paradise Lodge & Bungalows

    Lake Louise

    These cozy, lovingly restored 1930s log cabins along the Lake Louise road are only moments from the lakeshore. Each is unique, but expect comfy beds,…

  • Mersey River Chalets

    Nova Scotia

    Get back to nature at this cabin complex, deep in the woods beside Harry's Lake. There's a choice of pine chalets, a spacious log house, a four-room lodge…

  • Broadview Hotel

    East Toronto & Rosedale

    Built in 1891, this sumptuously restored building served as a bank, a boarding house and a strip club before becoming a boutique hotel. Rooms are elegant…

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