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See. Cape Breton Highlands National Park Drive the Cabot Trail and explore diverse landscapes, hiking trails, and rich history. Hooked Rug Museum of North America Discover the world's largest rug-hooking museum, showcasing handcrafted fiber arts.

Eat. Halifax donair Try this unique Nova Scotian dish of spiced beef, tomatoes, onions, and sweet sauce in a pita. Digby Scallops Enjoy highly recommended local seafood, a specialty of the region. Jost Winery Visit this winery along the Northumberland Strait for tours and local wines. Propeller Brewery Sample local beers from this Halifax brewery.

Stay. The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax A top hotel in Eastern Canada, recognized in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Cabot Cape Breton A top resort in Canada, recognized in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Historic Halifax Home Consider this Airbnb for a group stay near Halifax's main attractions.

Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026

20 Top Hotels in Eastern Canada 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in Eastern Canada.

14 hotels in this story
  • Fairmont Le Château FrontenacHotelQuebec City, CanadaProfitez d’une vue imprenable sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent et le Vieux-Québec, classé au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO,…
  • Shangri-La TorontoHotelToronto, CanadaOur luxury hotel at Shangri-La Toronto offers exquisite rooms & suites, unique dining options and complimentary WiFi.
  • Fogo Island InnHotelJoe Batt's Arm, CanadaExperience all-inclusive hospitality at Fogo Island Inn, a member of Relais & Chateaux with Three MICHELIN Keys.
  • Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & SpaHotelCambridge, CanadaThis American Federal Revival getaway in the countryside an hour from Toronto provides every comfort you could wish for.
  • Park Hyatt TorontoHotelToronto, CanadaSometimes, you just need a fancy hotel in a fancy neighborhood.
  • Four Seasons Hotel TorontoHotelToronto, CanadaToronto is the hometown of the Four Seasons brand, so it was especially important that the location here represent the…
  • The Ritz-Carlton, TorontoHotelToronto, CanadaWe're heading to the Ritz.
  • BISHA, a Luxury Collection Hotel, TorontoHotelToronto, CanadaAfter an ownership change and joining Marriott’s Luxury Collection, the Bisha’s contemporary take on luxury is alive…
  • Auberge Saint-AntoineHotelQuebec City, CanadaWelcome to Auberge Saint-Antoine, where history and hospitality blend to create a memorable experience.
  • The Royal HotelHotelPicton, CanadaA boutique hotel and restaurant in the heart of Prince Edward County, The Royal Hotel in Picton is your gateway to…
  • Four Seasons Hotel MontrealHotelMontreal, CanadaIt’s the world-class service and amenities you would expect from global megabrand Four Seasons, but feels distinctively…
  • The Hazelton Hotel TorontoHotelToronto, CanadaThe leafy, boutique-lined streets of the upscale Yorkville neighborhood provide the natural backdrop for this plush…
  • Fairmont Le Manoir RichelieuHotelLa Malbaie, Canada
  • The Sutton Place Hotel HalifaxHotelHalifax, Canada
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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.

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National GeographicOct 2

Where To Go For a Fall Leaf-Peeping Road Trip

The fall foliage season is short but sweet, with just a few weeks each year offering travellers the chance to spot the glowing red, yellow and orange displays. These driving routes give visitors the ...

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  • Lake ChūzenjiSightNikko, Japanhigh-elevation lake beautiful mid-October to November
  • Transfăgărășan HighwayTrailCurtea de Argeș, Romaniadramatic route with steep, hair-raising turns
  • Forest of DeanSightGloucester, United KingdomIt forms a roughly triangular plateau bounded by the River Wye to the west and northwest, Herefordshire to the north,…
  • Wye ValleySightMonmouth, United KingdomThe River Wye is the fourth-longest river in the United Kingdom.
  • Symonds Yat RockSightHereford, United Kingdomoverlooks colourful treetops and River Wye
  • Cyril Hart ArboretumSightColeford, United Kingdomhome to more than 200 species of trees
  • Goodrich CastleSightRoss-on-Wye, United Kingdomviews from nearby Coppett Hill
  • Coppett HillSightRoss-on-Wye, United Kingdomviews near Goodrich Castle
  • Ueda CastleParkUeda, Japansurrounding maple trees turn bright-red
  • Route 100TrailStamford, United Statesruns along the Green Mountain range
  • Great Mountain Sugar HouseRestaurantLudlow, United Statessample Vermont's most famous product
  • Vermont Country StoreMarketWeston, United Statespurchase locally made goods
  • Cabot TrailMotelBaddeck, Canadacurves around Cape Breton Island
  • Skyline TrailTrailChéticamp, Canadahike for vivid red and yellow hues
  • Romantic RoadTrailWürzburg, Germanypasses picturesque medieval towns
  • Neuschwanstein CastleSightFüssen, Germanyimpressive in October with surrounding woodland
  • Bâlea LakeSightCârțișoara, Romaniahighest point on the highway for a hike
  • San Juan SkywayTrailDurango, United Statescurves through the San Juan Mountains
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 22

My Favorite Airbnb: The Historic Halifax Home That Won Over My Entire Friend Group

You can't get much closer to Halifax's main attractions than this historic three-level stunner.

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Lonely PlanetSep 11

10 Best Places to Visit in September

The great shoulder season of travel promises prime conditions at big-name destinations – find your spot among the top 10 places to go in September.

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  • ÖlüdenizSightFethiye, Turkeytop choice for paragliding on the Turquoise Coast
  • PataraAttractionKaş, Turkeybirthplace of St Nicholas, combine sand with history
  • ÇıralıNeighborhoodKemer, Turkeyprotected area where sea turtles nest
  • Turquoise CoastNeighborhoodAntalya, TurkeyMediterranean shore, quieter in September with balmy water
  • KızkalesiAttractionErdemli, Turkeyseaside resort with beaches and a 12th-century castle
  • Etosha National ParkSightOkaukuejo, Namibiaexcellent for spotting big game at water sources
  • Kaieteur FallsSightGeorgetown, Guyanaplummets 226m into the depths of the rainforest
  • IwokramaPlaceGeorgetown, Guyanarainforest area with canopy walkway and wildlife
  • RupununiHotelLethem, Guyanaarea known for giant otters
  • Dadanawa RanchPlaceLethem, Guyanavast ranch known for cowboys
  • Dublin CastleAttractionDublin, Irelandcontains the Chester Beatty Library
  • Chester Beatty LibraryMuseumDublin, Irelandone of Europe's finest libraries
  • Dublin Fringe FestivalFestivalDublin, Irelandhundreds of arts performances during two weeks
  • Altai MountainsNeighborhoodUlgii, Mongolialocation for eagle hunting festivals
  • Altai Tavan Bogd National ParkSightUlgii, Mongoliaideal for hiking between waterfalls and lakes
  • Bay of FundySightSaint John, Canadasource of succulent scallops
  • Domaine de Grand PréRestaurantWolfville, CanadaFine Nova Scotia wines.
  • Benjamin BridgeRestaurantWolfville, Canadaproduces acclaimed fizz in the Gaspereau Valley
  • Cedar PrideSightAqaba, Jordanshipwreck dive site at 7-25m depth
  • Northern ExplorerPlaceAuckland, New Zealandscenic train connecting Auckland and Wellington
  • Coastal PacificPlacePicton, New Zealandscenic train tracing shoreline from Picton to Christchurch
  • TranzAlpinePlaceChristchurch, New Zealandscenic train crossing Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps
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Atlas ObscuraOct 29, 2025

Hooked Rug Museum of North America in Queensland, Nova Scotia

A unique museum in an unusual location, the Hooked Rug Museum of North America features rugs from across Nova Scotia and the rest of the continent, celebrating the region's long history of handcrafted fibre arts. The world's largest rug-hooking museum occupies 8950 square feet and features exhibits dedicated to preserving the art of rug-making. Many of the rugs themselves show scenes from local…

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