Must-see hotels in Canada

  • Whalers on the Point Guesthouse

    Tofino

    Close to the action, but with a secluded waterfront location, this excellent HI hostel is a comfy, wood-lined retreat. Dorms are mercifully small (the…

  • Bonnevue Manor

    Toronto

    Tucked away in Roncesvalles Village, this cozy place occupies a restored 1890s redbrick mansion with divine handcrafted architectural details. The six…

  • Banff Caribou Lodge

    Banff Town

    Part of the locally run Banff Lodging Company empire, the four-star Caribou fits the classic stereotype of a mountain lodge, with its log exterior and…

  • Hotel Zero 1

    Montréal

    This jazzy updated hotel has modern rooms painted in dark, matte-like tones, each with a small kitchenette (minifridge, microwave and sink) and a tiny…

  • Auberge du Vieux-Port

    Old Montréal

    Set in an 1882 warehouse, this is a stylish boutique hotel with exposed brick or stone walls, wooden beams, wrought-iron beds, high-quality furnishings …

  • David C Smith House

    Kingston

    Open to nonstudents when school's out for summer, these Queen's University digs offer affordable campus lodging about 20 minutes' walk from downtown. The…

  • The Suites at Whiskey Landing

    Vancouver Island

    The old apartment-style hotel along the harbor is no more, but some of the former suites can still be rented out privately including these two – a studio…

  • Camping

    Québec

    Camping is allowed on several of the islands, but you must register (for an additional $5.80 fee) at the Reception & Interpretation Center or the Havre St…

  • Fairview Farm B&B

    British Columbia

    A delightful escape from the city, this yellow clapboard Victorian heritage house once stood in downtown Vancouver but was floated over to Mayne Island in…

  • Au Croissant de Lune

    Québec City

    Patricia, Olivier and their two children offer three comfortable and colorful rooms with shared bath at this unpretentious family-friendly B&B in St-Jean…

  • Riverside Resort

    Whistler

    Just a few minutes past Whistler on Hwy 99, this facility-packed, family-friendly campground and RV park has elevated itself in recent years by adding…

  • Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

    Halifax

    Opened in 1928 opposite Halifax's Public Gardens, this heritage beauty is the choice for those who like their hotels with a touch of class (the chandelier…

  • HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel

    Jasper National Park

    These six-bunk cabins tucked above a remote section of the Icefields Parkway are much loved by climbers and hikers looking to escape into Banff's…

  • Fort Garry Hotel

    Winnipeg

    Winnipeg history radiates from this locally owned 1913 limestone grande dame of a hotel, built as one of Canada's château-style railway stopovers. The…

  • Hôtel Palace Royal

    Québec City

    More on Old Québec side of St-Jean Baptiste but still convenient to both districts, this hotel on Québec City's busiest artery has 234 smallish rooms with…

  • Manning Park Resort

    British Columbia

    Sprawling Manning Park Resort has the only indoor accommodations in the park, with lodges and cabins, plus a variety of eating options, and a grocery and…

  • HI Victoria Hostel

    Victoria

    This quiet downtown hostel in a high-ceilinged heritage building has two large single-sex dorms (sleeping 44 guests, no less), three small mixed dorms and…

  • Whispering Pines Motel

    Southwestern Ontario

    This friendly family-run motel is located in a wooded lot just south of Grand Bend. It has comfortable rooms with grannie decor (quilts and frilly…

  • Cote-a-Fabien

    New Brunswick

    On the northern side of Kouchibouguac River, Cote-a-Fabien is the best choice for those seeking a bit of peace and privacy. There is water and vault…

  • Atlantica Hotel

    Halifax

    This North End hotel feels old school, mostly in a good way. The office-block facade is downright ugly, but inside it's spruced up and modern, with big…

  • Ye Olde Walkerville Bed & Breakfast

    Southwestern Ontario

    A well-maintained 1903 home with a wraparound porch. Rooms are clean and comfortable, homey and dated – it's reminiscent of staying at a favorite great…

  • Adara Hotel

    Whistler

    Unlike all those lodges now claiming to be boutique hotels, the sophisticated and blissfully affordable Adara is the real deal. With warm wood furnishings…

  • Rockwater Secret Cove Resort

    British Columbia

    A popular boutique resort draped decorously along a wooded cliffside, this is a great spot for an oceanfront escape from the city, especially if you book…

  • Sterling Inn & Spa

    Niagara Falls

    The stylish rooms of this boutique hotel (with either a Jacuzzi or steam shower) beckon you to relax and unwind with someone special. Expect quality…

  • Helm's Inn

    Victoria

    One of downtown's best-value hotels, this three-building, motel-style property has 42 surprisingly large rooms, all with handy kitchen facilities (either…

  • Ecoscape Cabins

    Vancouver Island

    This clutch of immaculate cedar cabins is divided between compact units, with flatscreens, microwaves and sunny porches, that are ideal for couples; and…

  • Chez les Maury

    New Brunswick

    On the grounds of a family-run vineyard, 200m from the Irving Eco Centre, this sweet campground is set in the field next to the farmhouse. The welcoming…

  • Rimrock Resort Hotel

    Banff Town

    Straddling the hillside adjacent to Banff's hot springs, the Rimrock is plush. Controversially located in a wildlife corridor on the slopes of Sulphur…

  • Stonehurst B&B

    Southwestern Ontario

    This gorgeous country home, which belonged to one of the wealthiest families in the area from 1853 to 1933, had a brief stint as a nursing home and…

  • Le Clos St-Louis

    Québec City

    At this three-star boutique hotel between Porte St-Louis and Château Frontenac, the owners have retained the building’s natural 1844 Victorian charm while…

  • Hidden Ridge Resort

    Banff Town

    Up on the slopes of Tunnel Mountain, this self-catering resort is a great option for families, with modern condos available in multiple configurations…

  • Relais Charles-Alexandre

    Québec City

    This small, delightful hotel in a former officers' residence is on the edge of Battlefields Park. The 23 rooms are all different and are best described as…

  • Alacoque B&B Revolution

    Montréal

    This little place offers good rates for its simply furnished rooms. Exposed-brick walls and homey touches create a warm ambience, but some beds and…

  • Chesterman Beach B&B

    Tofino

    This classy, adult-oriented spot located among a string of B&Bs has two main rooms, each with a private entrance, and amazing access to the beach close at…

  • Lunenburg Oceanview Chalets

    Nova Scotia

    For something a little different, these rustic log cabins with private decks atop a hill on Lunenburg's outskirts might be just what the doctor ordered…

  • Sutton Place Hotel

    Edmonton

    Silk papered walls, thick carpets and plush linen are some of the luxuries you'll enjoy at the trendy, modern Sutton. You may not get the intimacy you…

  • Auberge Île Flottante

    Québec

    This charming B&B dating from 1836 contains five lovely rooms named after flowers. All the rooms have their own bathroom and are furnished with beautiful…

  • Alt Hotel Winnipeg

    Winnipeg

    Sleek, shiny and right in the middle of the Exchange District, this is a favorite with the visiting business set. Rooms are stylish, with particular…

  • HI Banff Alpine Centre

    Banff Town

    Near the top of Tunnel Mountain, Banff's HI hostel is well away from the madness of Banff Ave. The classic mountain-lodge style buildings offer spick-and…

  • HI Athabasca Falls Wilderness Hostel

    Jasper National Park

    This hostel in the woods 1km down the Icefields Parkway from Athabasca Falls welcomes guests with a big alpine-style kitchen–sitting area, heated dorms in…

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