Canada has always delivered the scenery. These days, it’s also delivering the glamour. Across the country, new and refreshed hotels, lodges and trains are blending wild landscapes with elevated design, Michelin-level service and immersive wellness. Here are the most glamorous ways to explore the Great White North right now.
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
WILD LUXURY ON THE WESTERN COAST – CLAYOQUOT WILDERNESS LODGE
Accessible only by boat or seaplane, Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge in BC was recently awarded three Michelin Keys, making it one of Canada’s most remote yet exclusive stays. Guests stay in lavish canvas tents with heated floors, king beds and antique furnishings. By day, it’s horseback riding along the coast, kayaking through emerald waters or helicopter tours over glaciers. By night, it’s candlelit dinners, craft cocktails and fireside chats under the stars. If you’ve ever wanted to channel your inner adventurer in ultimate comfort, this is your chance.
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
A MANOR REBORN – ROSEMEAD HOUSE
Tucked into the seaside neighbourhood of Esquimalt just outside Victoria, Rosemead House is one of Canada’s most intriguing new boutique hotels. The property reimagines a grand 1906 Tudor Revival manor as a refi ned 28-room retreat full of historic character and maximalist appeal, where original architectural details mix with curated pieces sourced from British estate auctions. Unwind with a massage or facial at the Salt & Ivy wellness spa, borrow complimentary bikes to explore the waterfront, then settle in for wood-fired meats and seasonal dishes at the hotel’s Janevca restaurant.
Rosemead House
Janevca restaurant
FRONT ROW TO THE ROCKIES – ROCKY MOUNTAINEER
The iconic Rocky Mountaineer train lets you travel through western Canada in panoramic glass-domed carriages designed for prime views of the Rockies’ jaw-dropping scenery, from towering pines to snow-dusted peaks. In summer 2026, Rocky Mountaineer will debut a new limited-time route, Passage to the Peaks, linking Banff and Jasper via Kamloops. Along the way, guests sip Okanagan wines and Linger over multi-course meals as forests and mountain valleys unfold beyond the glass.
The Rocky Mountaineer train | Photos Christine Hogg
THE SPA AT THE CASTLE – FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE
Some hotels are more than a place to stay. Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is a destination in its own right, and practically a national treasure. Perched beside the surreal turquoise waters of Lake Louise, the castle-like hotel recently unveiled a new thermal wellness spa called Basin Glacial Waters. Expect outdoor hot pools steaming against the crisp mountain air, guided small-group sauna rituals and sleek firepit lounges overlooking the alpine landscape.
Basin Glacial Waters, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Photos Chris Amat
TORONTO’S CHICEST NEW ADDRESS – NOBU HOTEL
Toronto got a serious upgrade with the opening of the Nobu Hotel earlier in ZUZo, which marked the brand’s first Canadian property and instantly he came one of the city’s buzziest hotspots. Rising above the Entertainment District, the sleek hotel blends minimalist Japanese design with dramatic skyline views. Rooms are calm and sculptural, with pale wood, soft lighting and floor-to-ceiling windows framing Lake Ontario. Of course, the real scene happens downstairs at Nobu Restaurant where sushi devotees and stylish locals gather for black cod miso and late night cocktails.
Nobu restaurant Toronto
Nobu restaurant
Nobu hotel
NIAGARA’S WINE COUNTRY GLOW-UP – THE CLAYFIELD
Move over, Prince Edward County. Niagara wine country is having a very chic renaissance. Long known for its icewine and storybook streets, the Niagara-on-the-Lake region is welcoming stylish new stays and refreshed classics. One newcomer is The Clayfield, a stylish Unbound Collection hotel opening in August 2026. Meanwhile classic addresses are having their own glow-ups: Queen’s Landing, the harbourfront nronerty known for ito grand Georgian style, recently completed a S2.5-million renovation.
Reserve a late-summer Niagara getaway for gloriously slow days cycling between wineries, sipping crisp rieslings and lingering over farm-driven lunches.
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Queen’s Landing
MONTREAL’S GLAM HOTEL CIRCUIT – SOFITEL, MONTREAL GOLDEN MILE
Montreal’s hotel scene is having a moment, with some of the city’s most iconic addresses unveiling new reasons to check in. At Sofitel Montréal Golden Mile, a hotel-wide renovation completed in 2025 brings fresh Parisian polish to the Golden Square Mile.
Nearby, the legendary Ritz-Carlton Montréal has also refreshed its interiors while preserving the timeless elegance it’s known for — the kind best enjoyed over afternoon tea in the Palm Court or dinner at Maison Boulud. At the Four Seasons Hotel Montréal, the scene revolves around Marcus, where chef Jason Morris continues to evolve the menu and the stylish terrace draws the city’s fashion crowd. Meanwhile, in Old Montreal, Hotel Nelligan is preparing for a highly anticipated reopening in summer 2026 following a major renovation.
Ritz-Carlton Montréal
Four Seasons
THE CANADIAN GRAND TOUR – VIA RAIL’S PRESTIGE CLASS
For those who love the romance of rail travel, VIA Rail’s Prestige Class aboard The Canadian turns the journey itself into the main event. The cross-country train travels from Toronto to Vancouver through thousands of kilometres of forests, prairies and mountains. Prestige cabins feel more boutique hotel than train car, with leather sofas that convert into full beds, private bathrooms and chef-prepared meals served in a designated dining car. It’s possibly the most cinematic way to see the country.
VIA Rail’s Prestige Class
ATLANTIC MODERN – FOGO ISLAND INN
Though it’s no longer a newcomer, Fogo Island Inn in Newfoundland remains one of the country’s most extraordinary stays. Perched dramatically above the North Atlantic on stilts, the design-forward inn was recently awarded a coveted three Michelin Keys. What continues to evolve is its cultural and culinary programming, with visiting chefs regularly joining the kitchen for special collaborations, including François-Emmanuel Nicol of Quebec City’s La Tanière³. Add rooftop hot tubs overlooking the ocean and a thriving artist residency program, and the experience feels less like a hotel stay and more like a cultural immersion.
Fogo Island Inn