Must-see hotels in Canada

  • Hôtel Clarendon

    Québec City

    Opening to great fanfare in 1870, the four-star Hôtel Clarendon has continued to set standards in Québec City for a century and a half. Half of the 143…

  • HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre

    Lake Louise

    This is what a hostel should be – clean, friendly and full of interesting travelers – and the rustic, comfortable lodge-style buildings, with plenty of…

  • Pangea Pod Hotel

    Whistler

    Posing as a smarter, more private version of a hostel, Canada’s first capsule hotel is based on the Japanese model, offering bed-sized ‘pods’ equipped…

  • Banff Aspen Lodge

    Banff Town

    Among the rare Banff hotels that are not part of a corporate chain, the Aspen offers friendly service and tastefully decorated modern rooms finished in…

  • EXchange Hotel

    Vancouver

    Vancouver's newest 'it' hotel has transformed the city's former stock-exchange tower into a swank, well-located sleepover. It is studded with stylish,…

  • Fairmont Empress Hotel

    Victoria

    One of the most famous hotels in Canada, the Empress was built in 1908 in French-chateau-esque style. There have been numerous renovations and a who’s-who…

  • Centro Motel

    Calgary

    A 'boutique motel' sounds like an oxymoron until you descend on the misleadingly named Centro (not in the center at all!), an old motel building that has…

  • Lake Louise Tent & RV Campground

    Lake Louise

    Near the village, this efficient, wooded 395-site campground accommodates RVs on one side of the river and tents and soft-sided vehicles on the other,…

  • Waterfowl Lakes Campground

    Jasper National Park

    Tucked between two beautiful lakes about 60km north of Lake Louise, this campground just off the Icefields Pkwy has wooded sites and plenty of hiking…

  • Seine Boat Inn

    Vancouver Island

    Named for a local fishing style utilizing weighted nets, the Seine sits on a forest of pilings above the water in an attractive dockside building. The…

  • Hotel Alma

    Calgary

    Cleverly tucked away on the university campus, this fashionable boutique establishment has a definite hip vibe. Super-modern Euro-style rooms are small…

  • West Point Lighthouse

    Prince Edward Island

    This lighthouse toward West Point ranks as one of PEI's quirkiest places to stay. Located on the lighthouse's 2nd floor, the tower room commands…

  • Sunwolf

    Squamish & Around

    This idyllic place – a former logging resort – has a clutch of 12 comfortable, well-maintained cabins along a forested riverbank. The owners also run year…

  • Hotel Arts

    Calgary

    This boutique hotel plays hard on the fact that it's not part of an international chain. Aimed at travelers with an aesthetic eye, there are hardwood…

  • Hotel Quintessence

    The Laurentians

    This estate fuses Old-World style with North American nature, from wood fireplaces and private balconies overlooking Lac Tremblant in each of the 30 huge…

  • Wedgewood Hotel & Spa

    Vancouver

    The last word in old-world European–style luxury, the elegant Wedgewood drips with top-hatted charm. The friendly staff is second to none, rooms are…

  • Rossmount Inn

    New Brunswick

    Flags flap in the breeze in front of this stately yellow summer cottage, perched atop a manicured slope overlooking Passamaquoddy Bay. Inside the 17…

  • Sooke Harbour House

    Vancouver Island

    Whether you opt for the Emily Carr or the Blue Heron, each of the 28 guest rooms here has a decadent tub or steam shower, while most also have wood…

  • Poplar Inn

    Banff Town

    Two lovely guest rooms and a brand-new self-catering two-bedroom apartment grace this heritage home just steps from Banff Ave. Luxury touches throughout…

  • Abbeymoore Manor B&B Inn

    Victoria

    A Victoria B&B worthy of Queen Victoria, the Abbeymoore has a decidedly posh address and was designed in the arts-and-crafts style in 1912. Seven deluxe…

  • Icefield Tent Campground

    Jasper National Park

    Jasper's sole tent-only campground, a mere 1.5km from the Columbia Icefield, is surprisingly welcoming despite its chilly high-country location and…

  • Windsor Arms

    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…

  • Hotel X Toronto

    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…

  • Island Home B&B

    New Brunswick

    Directly across from the ferry and set in a tranquil yard, this six-bedroom guesthouse is like stepping into the pages of a gorgeous magazine layout…

  • Point Pelee National Park

    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…

  • Pacific Sands Beach Resort

    Tofino

    Offering comfortable lodge rooms, all with full kitchens, and spectacular three-level beach houses, this family-friendly resort hugs dramatic Cox Bay…

  • Strathcona Motel

    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…

  • Cambridge Suites Sydney

    Cape Breton Island

    This smart hotel in a hard-to-beat downtown location has comfortable, nicely renovated rooms in a variety of configurations, many with water views …

  • Park Place Bed & Breakfast

    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…

  • HI Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel

    Banff & Jasper National Parks

    The rustic exterior at this place just north of Kananaskis Village might fool you into thinking you’ll be roughing it, but inside you’ll find HI's most…

  • Valhalla Lodge B&B

    Newfoundland & Labrador

    Sea views from this hilltop location inspired Pulitzer Prize–winning author Annie Proulx, who penned The Shipping News here. Sleep in a cottage (the more…

  • Île aux Perroquets

    Québec

    Fancy a little historical heritage and quilted luxury during your visit to the Mingans? The lighthouse and lighthouse-keeper's compound on Île aux…

  • HI Mosquito Creek Wilderness Hostel

    Jasper National Park

    Tucked away under the trees beside a rushing creek, this charming 34-bed backcountry hostel was originally built to house German POWs during WWII. There’s…

  • Gananoque Inn

    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…

  • Leaside Manor

    St John's

    The rooms in this old merchant's home have been updated with boutique-hotel contemporary flourishes, including big tubs, plush beds (some with canopies),…

  • Lantern Hill & Hollow

    Cape Breton Island

    For a proper spoil, head to this fancy cottage complex that sits in a dreamy beachfront location and offers extremely stylish rooms, decorated in soothing…

  • Woods on Pender

    British Columbia

    With lodge rooms and rustic cabins also available, the stars here are the six self-catering Airstream caravans, each with its own barbecue-equipped deck…

  • Pebble Bed & Breakfast

    Halifax

    The two suites of this luxurious B&B, in a posh, waterfront residential area, feature plush, high beds, gorgeous bathrooms and modern-meets-antique decor…

  • Max's House

    Labrador

    On the grounds of the Point Amour Lighthouse, this historic building was the residence of lighthouse keeper Max Sheppard. The house features five guest…

  • Swans Suite Hotel

    Victoria

    This former brick-built warehouse has been transformed into an art-lined boutique hotel. Most rooms are spacious loft suites where you climb upstairs to…

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