Must-see hotels in Canada

  • Pier Side Landing

    Vancouver Island

    This motel-style property in the center of town and on the waterfront offers smashing vistas (if you get an 'ocean view' rather than a 'mountain view'…

  • oTENTik

    Eastern Townships & Mauricie

    Ideal for families, couples and groups (up to five people in three beds), part-cabin, part-tent, an oTENTik puts you in a good spot in the Rivière-à-la…

  • Mackenzie Hotel

    Northwest Territories

    Right in the center of town, the Mackenzie is a favorite with businessmen and government workers. The wi-fi is intermittent and the rooms are spacious,…

  • Sahtu Dene Inn & Suites

    Northwest Territories

    Close to the airport and often booked up by government workers, this place is owned by four First Nations communities and features tidy motel-style units…

  • Emerald Lake Lodge

    British Columbia

    Commanding a picture-perfect five-hectare (13-acre) site accessed by a bridge and situated right beside the tranquil shores of Emerald Lake, this lodge…

  • River View Hotel

    Whitehorse

    The floors sound hollow here, but many of the 53 rooms have the views implied by the name (ask for one) and all are large. It's close to everything, yet…

  • Le Gîte du Phare de Pointe-des-Monts

    Québec

    Each cottage in this collection of chalets is comfortably decked out and boasts nice views. There's also a small camping area. The host, Jean-Louis, a…

  • Shubie Campground

    Nova Scotia

    You wouldn't expect to be able to pitch a tent this close to downtown Dartmouth, but this campground allows you to do just that. It's located alongside…

  • Bowron Lake Lodge

    British Columbia

    This lodge is picture-perfect and right on the lake. It has simple cabins and motel rooms, and rents canoes, kayaks, SUPs and gear. To get here, take Hwy…

  • Holiday Inn

    Southern Alberta

    This slightly out-of-the-box Holiday Inn (formerly a Ramada hotel) has an indoor water park complete with dueling waterslides, wave pool and special kids'…

  • Rossport Inn and Cabins

    Northern Ontario

    The historic Rossport Inn has pleased passers-through since the Canadian Pacific Railway Company built it in 1884. Its kind owners have retired, but still…

  • Park Campgrounds

    Gaspé Peninsula

    The park has four campgrounds. The busiest serviced grounds are near the Interpretation Center; try for a spot at the quietest – Lac Cascapédia. Two- to…

  • Ptarmigan Inn

    Northwest Territories

    In the heart of downtown, Hay River's only true hotel has clean, spacious, well-appointed rooms, a pub, a restaurant and a fitness center with hot tub. It…

  • Southampton Inn

    Southwestern Ontario

    Close enough to the beach for you to fall asleep to the sound of lapping waves, this inn has comfortable, sprawling accommodations; each suite has a…

  • Silverhorn Creek Campground

    Banff National Park

    Mainly used by RVs, this rather exposed collection of 45 first-come, first-served sites surrounds a parking loop with no shade. The minimal facilities are…

  • Monarch Campground

    British Columbia

    Around 3km east of Field, this basic site is situated in a large open meadow. Water is sourced from an on-site well and there’s an outdoor BBQ shelter for…

  • Hine's Ocean View Lodge

    Cape Breton Island

    This away-from-it-all spot, high up along its own road (signposted off Meat Cove Rd), has plain, almost dormitory-style rooms and a shared kitchen. The…

  • Nova Inn

    Northwest Territories

    Of Inuvik's three smart hotels, Nova wins plaudits for its helpful staff, decent prices and smart, spacious, well-equipped rooms with comfy beds and gas…

  • Gray's Log House

    Northern Ontario

    Escape the downtown bustle and retreat to this two-bedroom, one-bathroom pioneer log cabin near Trout Lake, 10km east of town. There's a rustic camping…

  • Boylston Provincial Park

    Nova Scotia

    About 12km north of Guysborough, on a wooded hilltop with a good view over Guysborough Harbour, this provincial campground off Hwy 16 has 34 shady sites…

  • Liard Valley General Store & Motel

    Northwest Territories

    This motel, on the far side of town, has 12 huge, comfy rooms with fridges and microwaves. It's overpriced for what it is and has no wi-fi, but it's the…

  • Mary's Motel

    British Columbia

    In town, right on the roaring river, Mary's has 81 rooms spread across several buildings; get one with a patio. There's a large outdoor pool, plus an…

  • Centre d'Art Marcel Gagnon Auberge

    Gaspé Peninsula

    The inn on the 2nd floor above the Centre d'Art Marcel Gagnon has small, understated artistic rooms, decorated with works by Gagnon, with private…

  • Hôtel-Motel Rocher Percé B&B

    Gaspé Peninsula

    A decent breakfast and a homey vibe, plus local art decorating the walls, is what you get at this warm little bed and breakfast. The owner can point you…

  • Jenny's B&B

    Yellowknife

    A block away from the main street, friendly, helpful Jenny presides over a clutch of tidy, compact rooms. The walls are quite thin, so you may feel like…

  • Hotel North Three

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    The third (imagine that) outpost of the Hotel North chain, this one matches its sibling properties with rooms that are the equal of any standard chain,…

  • Les Lofts St-Joseph

    Québec City

    These gorgeously refurbished, high-ceilinged apartments, complete with a giant rooftop terrace, make an excellent self-catering option in the heart of…

  • Lennox Tavern B&B

    Nova Scotia

    The main reason to stay at this place is to say you've done it: it's one of the oldest houses in Canada, and feels like it, with creaky floors, wood…

  • Paradise B&B

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Set on a bluff overlooking Twillingate's harbor, Paradise offers the best view in town. You can wander down to the beach below, or relax on a lawn chair…

  • Jonas Creek Campground

    Jasper National Park

    The park’s smallest campground has 25 first-come, first-served sites. Unserviced and with no electricity or dump station, it sits near a rushing creek and…

  • Kiwanis Oceanfront Camping

    New Brunswick

    Unlie the green quaintness of St Andrews, this place is wild, open and rocky. Across from a pebble beach, it's popular with RVs. Sites are exposed to the…

  • Résidences Université Laval

    Québec City

    Student dorms are available to travelers between May and August at Université Laval. Located in the borough of Ste-Foy, about a 15- to 20-minute bus ride…

  • Hotel Plante

    Gaspé Peninsula

    This hotel has updated suites and studios with kitchens in several blue-roofed buildings atop a small hill overlooking downtown Gaspé. It's the view that…

  • Prince Albert Inn

    Saskatchewan

    Nothing exceptional here, but the rooms are clean with all the expected hotel amenities; there's an on-site restaurant and bar, plus a good-sized indoor…

  • Auberge La Muse

    Baie St Paul

    This cheerful yellow mansion is right in the center of the bustling village, with many pubs and bistros within walking distance. Tip: rooms 12, 14 and 15…

  • Dutch Lake Resort & RV Park

    British Columbia

    This family-friendly waterfront resort at Dutch Lake has cabins and 65 campsites. Rent a canoe and practice for greater fun in the park. The on-site…

  • Evangeline's Tower B&B

    Nova Scotia

    Frill-phobes should give this turreted, bay-windowed 1890s house a wide berth. It's a real time capsule, but comfy enough if you don't mind things being a…

  • Neil Colgan Hut

    Lake Louise

    Perched at 2955 m (9700 ft), high above Moraine Lake and the Valley of the Ten Peaks, this ACC hut is the highest habitable structure in Canada, with the…

  • Kelowna International Hostel

    Kelowna

    About 1km south of City Park, this small hostel is in a '50s home on a tree-lined residential street. Neighbors no doubt enjoy the regular keg parties,…

  • Ramada by Wyndham Williams Lake

    British Columbia

    It's standard stuff, but it's clean, comfortable and offers all the facilities you'll be looking for after a long drive. Expect free wi-fi, breakfast and…

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