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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026

15 Best Resorts in Canada 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts in Canada.

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Fairmont Château WhistlerHotelDiscover Fairmont Chateau Whistler, a luxurious alpine resort nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain.
Four Seasons Resort and Residences WhistlerHotelThis is Whistler’s top luxury property, and it's worth the splurge whether it’s your first stay or your fortieth.
Pan Pacific Whistler Village CentreHotelRated as one of the finest ski hotels in Whistler BC Canada, Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre provides ease of…
Nita Lake LodgeHotel
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Long Beach Lodge ResortHotelTofino, CanadaWelcome to Long Beach Lodge Resort, where oceanfront views of Tofino’s Cox Bay and unforgettable experiences await.
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.
Wickaninnish InnHotelTofino, Canada
Kingfisher Pacific Resort & SpaHotelPort Hardy, Canada
Cabot Cape BretonHotelInverness, Canada
Sonora ResortHotelCampbell River, Canada
Klahoose Wilderness ResortHotelCampbell River, Canada

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OutsideOct 5

Why Whistler Is North America’s Adventure Epicenter

On Outside’s new show "Along for the Ride," comedian Brooks Wheelan learns that one bucket list is not enough for British Columbia’s alpine paradise

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PEAK 2 PEAK GondolaSightHighest lift of its kind, connects Whistler and Blackcomb
Whistler Mountain Bike ParkSightWidely considered the best mountain bike park in the world
Nita Lake LodgeHotelWhistler's only lakeside resort and spa
Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside HotelHotelVoted Canada's Best Ski Hotel 13 years in a row
Hidden PeakTrailNearly 5,000-foot descent accessible with helicopter
Coast Range HelicoptersPlaceHelicopter service to access Hidden Peak trail
Via Ferrata TourPlaceMakes technical terrain accessible to anyone 12+
Cloudraker SkybridgeTrailSuspension bridge atop Whistler Mountain
Pangea Pod HotelHotelOffers personal sleeping pods for budget travelers
Whistler Olympic ParkSightThe facility hosted the biathlon, cross-country skiing, Nordic combined,…
Whistler Sliding CentreSightBobsled track used at 2010 Vancouver Olympics
A-LineTrail
Dirt MerchantTrail
Whistler PeakSight

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Lonely PlanetAug 12

The best time to visit Vancouver

These seasonal tips on weather, attractions and events will help you decide the best time for your visit to Vancouver.

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Whistler BlackcombSightski area, 2-hour drive from Vancouver
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Stanley ParkParkVancouver, Canadabest for beaches and pools in summer
Granville IslandNeighborhoodVancouver, Canadafamily-friendly, hosts International Children's Festival
Grouse GrindTrailVancouver, Canadachallenging hike, best from May to September
Cherry Blossom FestivalFestivalVancouver, Canadaoccurs in March and April
Dine Out VancouverFestivalVancouver, Canadafood and drink festival in January and February
Main StNeighborhoodVancouver, Canadamulticultural buzz, explore public art displays
ChinatownNeighborhoodVancouver, Canadahistoric allure
Tap & Barrel BridgesRestaurantVancouver, Canadadine alfresco
BC Place StadiumSightVancouver, Canadatake in a game
South GranvilleNeighborhoodVancouver, Canadaplazas with public art and seating
Creekside ParkParkVancouver, Canadahome to Vancouver's largest playground
International Children’s FestivalFestivalVancouver, Canadafills Granville Island with creativity in May
Jazz FestivalFestivalVancouver, Canadaoutdoor concerts during June
Pacific National ExhibitionFestivalVancouver, Canadafamily-friendly, held in late summer at Hastings Park
Vancouver Fringe FestivalFestivalVancouver, Canadashowcases artists in September
Sea to Sky Marine TrailTrailVancouver, Canadapaddling adventure
Garibaldi LakeSightVancouver, Canadahiking destination
Chinatown Storytelling CenterMuseumVancouver, Canadahistorical and cultural attraction
Vancouver Art GalleryMuseumVancouver, CanadaThe museum occupies a 15,300-square-metre-building (165,000 sq ft) adjacent to Robson Square in downtown Vancouver,…
Bloedel ConservatoryGardenVancouver, CanadaOpened in 1969, it was funded through a major donation from the Bloedel Foundation alongside contributions from…
Granville Island Public MarketMarketVancouver, Canadasnack on goodies and browse crafts
Vancouver's Cherry Blossom FestivalFestivalVancouver, Canadaoccurs March to April
Film festivalsFestivalVancouver, Canada

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Lonely PlanetJul 15

15 of the best places in Canada

Breathtaking mountains, lively cities and natural wonders.

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Audain Art MuseumMuseumDesigned by Patkau Architects and opened to the public in 2016, it holds a comprehensive permanent collection of…
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural CentreMuseumVisit Whistler's First Nations museum, tours, art gallery, exhibitions, gift shop, cafe, tourist attraction, events…
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Montréal International Jazz FestivalFestivalMontreal, CanadaThe Festival international de Jazz de Montréal is an annual jazz festival held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Maid of the MistPlaceNiagara Falls, CanadaBoat tour to feel the thunderous spray up close.
Niagara Glen hiking trailTrailNiagara Falls, CanadaTakes you through ancient forests and rugged terrain.
Greater Niagara Circle RouteTrailNiagara Falls, CanadaScenic biking adventure.
Wildplay ZiplinePlaceNiagara Falls, CanadaOffers unmatched views of the falls.
Stanley ParkParkVancouver, CanadaThick rainforest near downtown.
Royal Tyrrell MuseumMuseumDrumheller, CanadaHome to one of the planet's pre-eminent fossil collections.
ManitoulinNeighborhoodManitoulin Island, CanadaWorld's largest freshwater island with First Nations culture.
Sylvia Grinnell ParkParkIqaluit, CanadaLandscape on Baffin Island, Nunavut.
Canadian RockiesSightCalgary, CanadaStraddles British Columbia and Alberta, offers national parks.
Pacific Rim National ParkSightUcluelet, CanadaIt is located in the Pacific Coast Mountains, which are characterized by rugged…
West Coast TrailMotelPort Renfrew, CanadaIt is West Coast of Vancouver Island, a 2 hour drive from Victoria, BC.
ChinatownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada
GreektownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada

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OutsideMay 11

Is This North America's Best Summer Getaway?

Whistler has a well-deserved reputation for winter adventure, but Canada’s premier mountain resort might just be even better after the snow melts

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PEAK 2 PEAK GondolaSightconnects Whistler and Blackcomb mountains with eagle-eye views
Harmony LakeSightmellow loops with wildflowers and crystal tarns
High Note TrailTrail5.8-mile exposed traverse with wildflowers
Black TuskSightdark lava spire with glacier-draped volcano beyond
Whistler Mountain Bike ParkSightover 120 lift-served trails for all abilities
Alta LakeSightwatercraft rentals and SUP sessions
Elaho RiverSightIt is a tributary of the Squamish River and is known for its whitewater rafting and kayaking as well as for the intense…
Lost LakeSightlocals swim between rides
Valley TrailTrailconnects lakes and sights by bike
Brandywine FallsNature reserve230-foot cascade into volcanic canyon
Garibaldi Provincial ParkPlaceglacier-fed lakes and quiet miles
Panorama PointSightrewards bigger efforts in Garibaldi Park
Whistler VillageNeighborhoodbuzzes with energy, concerts, patios, events
Nourish Whistler Wellness SeriesFestivalseasonal event through June
CrankworxFestivalJuly 24 to August 2
PurebreadCafépastries for fuel
AraxiRestaurantoysters to cap off the day
Bar OsoBartapas to cap off the day
GaribaldiPub
Rainbow ParkPark
Squamish RiverSight

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Condé Nast TravelerFeb 1

9 Must-Visit Ski Resorts in British Columbia, Canada's Ultimate Winter Playground

From Whistler Blackcomb's legendary slopes to steep-and-deep Revelstoke, these are the top destinations for your next trip to the Canadian Rockies.

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PEAK 2 PEAK GondolaSightConnects two massive mountains
AraxiRestaurantMust for oysters, seasonal menus, enviable wine list
Whistler BlackcombSightLargest resort in North America with 8,171 acres
Whistler Heli-SkiingPlaceLargest heli-skiing operation, 45 years old
Phantom Heli-SkiPlaceOffers over 200,000 acres
Coast Range Heli-SkiPlaceNewly relaunched, offers over 200,000 acres
Wild BlueRestaurantElevated Pacific Northwest cuisine, best cocktail program
Bearfoot BistroRestaurantUpscale combination of modern and classic
Sushi VillageRestaurantA Whistler institution for dinner
Garibaldi Lift Company Bar and GrillRestaurantKnown locally as GLC, for après in Whistler Village
Dusty's BBQRestaurantPacked in Creekside for food, live music, happy hour
Lakeside LoungeRestaurantUpscale après with craft cocktails and small plates
Nita Lake LodgeHotelBoutique lodge in Creekside with suites, mountain style
Fairmont Château WhistlerHotelClassic luxury, looks like a fairytale castle
Four Seasons Resort and Residences WhistlerHotelBlends modern conveniences with natural stone and wood
The SundialRestaurantBoutique hotel in the heart of the village
Wedge Mountain LodgeHotelFirst-rate group stay with 10 bedrooms, Nordic spa
EvolutionHotel
LegendsHotel
First TracksHotel
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Fernie Alpine ResortSightFernie, CanadaLegendary for powder, famous for five massive bowls
Island Lake LodgeHotelFernie, CanadaPremier cat skiing operation with 7,000 acres
Cirque Restaurant and BarRestaurantFernie, CanadaElevated après and dinner with hearty fare, ice bar
NevadosRestaurantFernie, CanadaPopular Latin-fusion spot with mouthwatering tapas
YamagoyaRestaurantFernie, CanadaBustling, no-reservations sushi spot, best Japanese food

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AfarNov 4, 2025

Onsen Soaks in Japan, Poutine in Canada, and Fondue in Switzerland—This Is Après-Ski Around the World

Après-ski is a French term that means “after ski(ing)”. The phrase was made popular in the Alps during the rise of commercial skiing in the 1950s, and today, après-ski is an umbrella term for popular ...

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Whistler VillageNeighborhoodwalkable, shoppable, and safely stumble-able après-ski scene
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High West DistilleryPubPark City, United Stateslocated in Park City, home to the Sundance Film Festival
Badrutt’s Palace HotelHotelSt. Moritz, SwitzerlandFerraris are usually parked out front
MooserWirtPubSt. Anton, Austriacalls itself the "world's baddest" après bar
Kulm HotelHotelSt. Moritz, Switzerlandcredited as the birthplace of modern winter sports
Bus Stop BarBarGrindelwald, Switzerland1960s bus-turned-bar serving Gingerbombs
South TyrolNeighborhoodSan Cassiano, Italyvillage for some of the area's best restaurants and hotels
FergburgerFast foodQueenstown, New Zealandserves its namesake burger made from prime New Zealand beef
YonderCaféQueenstown, New Zealandcoffee-to-closing-time spot delivering live music and comedy
Minus 5º Ice BarSightQueenstown, New Zealandice bar where guests are fitted with warm gear
Cardrona Alpine Resort’s Vista BarRestaurantCardrona, New Zealandserves champagne and craft beer until 3:30 p.m.
Cardrona HotelHotelCardrona, New Zealand161-year-old hotel with a firepit scene
FreddiesRestaurantNiseko, Japanrowdy, American-style bar for shots and dancing on tables
Niseko TaproomRestaurantNiseko, Japancozy spot for craft beer
Hilton Niseko VillageHotelNiseko, Japanoffers an onsen for a Japanese après-ski experience
RakuichiRestaurantNiseko, Japanserves hearty soba noodles, advance reservations required
Bar Gyu+BarNiseko, Japandubbed 'the fridge door bar' for its unique entrance
Pickle Barrel nightclubPlaceKillington, United Statesraucous night out in Killington
Après LoungePlaceDeer Valley, United Stateswooden yurt housing at Montage Deer Valley for champagne and caviar
Hotel JeromeHotelAspen, United StatesIt is a brick structure built in the 1880s that is often described as one of the city's major landmarks, its "crown…
Mangy MooseRestaurantJackson Hole, United Stateslocal watering hole and live music hot spot since 1967
Azul Latin KitchenRestaurantSouth Lake Tahoe, United Statesoffers live music and margaritas in South Lake Tahoe
TōstRestaurantNorthstar, United Statesoffers après-ski champagne in the snow at Northstar
the Little NellHotelAspen, United States
the St. RegisHotelAspen, United States

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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 ...

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PEAK 2 PEAK GondolaSightConnects Whistler and Blackcomb mountains in 11 minutes.
Elsewhere
Wickaninnish InnHotelTofino, CanadaOffers storm-watching from rooms with ocean views and binoculars.
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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