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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

15 Best Resorts in Canada 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts in Canada.

14 hotels in this story

Long Beach Lodge ResortHotelWelcome to Long Beach Lodge Resort, where oceanfront views of Tofino’s Cox Bay and unforgettable experiences await.
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Fairmont Château WhistlerHotelWhistler, CanadaDiscover Fairmont Chateau Whistler, a luxurious alpine resort nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences WhistlerHotelWhistler, CanadaThis is Whistler’s top luxury property, and it's worth the splurge whether it’s your first stay or your fortieth.
Fairmont Banff SpringsHotelBanff, CanadaStay here when you want the luxury of a castle stay seamlessly paired with outdoor adventures surrounded by some of…
Fairmont TremblantHotelMont-Tremblant, CanadaSpectacular by nature, Tremblant’s iconic ski-in ski-out hotel offers a year-round alpine escape.
Fairmont Jasper Park LodgeHotelJasper, CanadaThe kind of place every beloved landscape photographer and author from Ansel Adams to John Muir dreamt of.
Clayoquot Wilderness LodgeHotelBedwell Sound, CanadaWe’re all craving more nature these days—and it doesn’t get more immersive than Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge.
Pan Pacific Whistler Village CentreHotelWhistler, CanadaRated as one of the finest ski hotels in Whistler BC Canada, Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre provides ease of…
Nita Lake LodgeHotelWhistler, Canada
Kingfisher Pacific Resort & SpaHotelPort Hardy, Canada
Cabot Cape BretonHotelInverness, Canada
Sonora ResortHotelCampbell River, Canada
Klahoose Wilderness ResortHotelCampbell River, Canada

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Condé Nast TravelerSep 4

The Most Beautiful National Parks in Canada, From the Tourist Favorites to the Hidden Gems

Whether you want to paddle across a glacier lake, hike a mountain trail, or spot moose and bison, Canada’s national parks offer stunning settings for numerous outdoor experiences.

Best for oceanfront luxury.

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West Coast TrailTrailBackpackers navigate over 100 ladders in rainforest.
Long Beach Lodge ResortHotelBest for stylish beach lodgings.
Wickaninnish InnHotelBest for oceanfront luxury.
Pacific Rim National Park ReserveSightNine-mile sand dune is longest on Vancouver Island.
Kwisitis Visitor CentreSightLearn about nine First Nations communities in the region.
Broken Group IslandsSightBest explored by kayak in Barkley Sound.
Black Rock Oceanfront ResortHotelBest for contemporary suites in the rainforest.
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Fairmont Chateau Lake LouiseHotelBanff, CanadaBest for exceptional views of the park's famous lake.
Banff National ParkSightBanff, CanadaMost visited park with aquamarine glacier lakes.
Lake LouiseSightBanff, CanadaHike above shoreline to leave selfie-taking tourists behind.
Fairmont Banff SpringsHotelBanff, CanadaBest for classic opulence.
Mingan Archipelago National Park ReserveSightLongue-Pointe-de-Mingan, CanadaLargest collection of stone monoliths in Canada.
Auyuittuq National ParkSightPangnirtung, CanadaArctic wilderness park, harder to reach, less trodden.
Icefields ParkwaySightBanff, CanadaRoad trip between mountains, waterfalls, and glaciers.
Rimrock Banff, Emblems CollectionHotelBanff, CanadaBest for a wellness getaway.
Yoho National ParkSightField, CanadaMountain park with waterfalls, hoodoos, and emerald lakes.
Wapta FallsSightField, CanadaLargest cascade on the Kicking Horse River.
Takakkaw FallsSightField, CanadaOne of Canada's highest waterfalls.
Burgess ShaleSightField, CanadaUNESCO World Heritage Site with world's oldest fossils.
Emerald Lake LodgeHotelField, CanadaBest for lakeside ambiance.
Cathedral Mountain LodgeHotelField, CanadaBest for a log cabin stay.
Edelweiss VillageHotelGolden, CanadaBest for historic Swiss chalets in nearby Golden.
Gros Morne National ParkSightRocky Harbour, CanadaPark with cliffs, red rocks, boreal forest, wetlands.
Seven Corners projectPlaceRocky Harbour, CanadaHighlights life in communities surrounding the park.

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AfarJul 16

From California to Scotland, These 8 Beaches Are Raising the Bar for Accessibility

Disabled travelers share eight beaches around the world where thoughtful design, inclusive amenities, and accessible infrastructure make it easier for more people to enjoy the coast. Accessibility ...

one of the trails to Chesterman Beach winds near it

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Chesterman BeachSightremarkably flat with a vast expanse of wet sand at low tide
Wickaninnish InnHotelone of the trails to Chesterman Beach winds near it
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Torrance BeachSightTorrance, United Stateshome to the first beach evacuation warning system in the world
Loggerhead Marinelife CenterSightJuno Beach, United Statesoffers dedicated ASL programs led by a deaf staff biologist
St. Andrews Beach WheelchairsPlaceSt. Andrews, United Kingdomfree to book online, donations encouraged
Bruce EmbankmentSightSt. Andrews, United Kingdomhas a Changing Places toilet
Las Vistas BeachSightTenerife, Spaingenerous, relaxed accessible area part of the beach experience
BEELS (Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System)SightTorrance, United Statesbeach evacuation warning system for deaf and hard-of-hearing beachgoers
Pinnacle GulchSightSonoma County, United Stateslow tide reveals rocky outcrops teeming with marine life
West SandsSightSt. Andrews, United Kingdomhired a beach wheelchair for access

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National GeographicSep 11, 2018

10 Must-Have Experiences in British Columbia

Expand your travel horizons in British Columbia, a wild-and-scenic wonderland perched at the edge of the Pacific. The 530-mile Hot Springs Circle Route in the Kootenay Rockies connects eight of ...

Offers storm-watching from rooms with ocean views and binoculars.

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Wickaninnish InnHotelOffers storm-watching from rooms with ocean views and binoculars.
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PEAK 2 PEAK GondolaSightWhistler, CanadaConnects Whistler and Blackcomb mountains in 11 minutes.
Granville Island Public MarketMarketVancouver, CanadaShop for organic caviar, cherries, cheese curds, and macarons.
Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage SiteSightHaida Gwaii, CanadaProtects ancestral lands and traditions of Haida First Nation.
Sun Peaks ResortSightSun Peaks, CanadaOffers 40 lift-access trails for mountain biking in summer.
North Island KayakPlaceVancouver Island North, CanadaLocated in Telegraph Cove on the east coast of Vancouver Island, BC, North Island Kayak has been providing customers…
Sea Kayak AdventuresPlaceVancouver Island North, CanadaAdventure travel tours with Sea Kayak Adventures offering, Baja and British Columbia sea kayaking and whale watching…
Hot Springs Circle RouteTrailCranbrook, CanadaA 530-mile route to relax in eight scenic hot springs.
Nakusp Hot SpringsSightNakusp, CanadaBook a stay in a cedar chalet.
Halcyon Hot SpringsHotelHalcyon, CanadaLuxuriate in the restorative waters.
Lussier Hot SpringsSightCranbrook, CanadaPool hop in gravel-bottom springs.
Ainsworth Hot SpringsParkAinsworth, CanadaMineral water cave pool accessed via tunnel.
Great Bear RainforestSightBritish Columbia, CanadaHome to the Kermode bear, or spirit bear.
Spirit Bear Quest TourPlaceBritish Columbia, CanadaMulti-day tour to see spirit bears and other wildlife.
Alaska HighwayTrailDawson Creek, CanadaHistoric highway connecting Dawson Creek, BC to Delta Junction, Alaska.
Muskwa-KechikaSightBritish Columbia, CanadaProtected region with abundant wildlife, including grizzlies and moose.
Dumpling TrailTrailRichmond, CanadaA 20-restaurant tour of various dumplings.
Richmond Night MarketMarketRichmond, CanadaOffers over 500 international food choices.

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15 Best Resorts in Canada 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards

The Most Beautiful National Parks in Canada, From the Tourist Favorites to the Hidden Gems

From California to Scotland, These 8 Beaches Are Raising the Bar for Accessibility

10 Must-Have Experiences in British Columbia