The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Canada
From scenic train rides to charming small towns, here's everything you need to bookmark for your next trip.
Trip inspiration
- Inspiration
Exploring the Canadian Rockies, from Lake Louise to Jasper
Start planning an adventure packed with hiking, hot springs, culinary experiences, and more.By Michael Kaminer - National Parks
The Best National Parks in Canada for Polar Bear Sightings, Fjord Hikes, and Glacier Vistas
From coast to coast, these national parks showcase the the country’s wild landscapes.By Chloe Berge - Train Journeys
Leaning Into Slow Travel on a 1,200-Mile Train Trip Through Western Canada
This train offers comfortable seats, room to stretch, and breathtaking views for just over $100.By Brendan Sainsbury - Food & Drink
Lobster Rolls and Ancient Beaches on Canada’s Acadian Coast
In search of fresh seafood and that elusive joie de vivre, Shelley Cameron-McCarron heads on a road trip along Canada's Acadian Coast.By Shelley Cameron-McCarron - Destinations
15 Charming Small Towns in Canada for a Relaxing Getaway
With Americans clamoring to visit Canada again after a long border closure, here's where to go off the beaten track.By Caleigh Alleyne - Destinations
A 5-Day Road Trip Through Indigenous Alberta
A new Métis cultural center and Indigenous-run offerings worth traversing Alberta for, from foraging to fireside chats.By Karen Gardiner - Destinations
How to Experience Tidal Bay, Nova Scotia’s Scenic Coastal Wine Region
The relative newcomer to Canada's wine scene has been pairing locally produced minerality with the region's fresh seafood for a decade now.By Kaitlyn McInnis - Road Trips
The Canadian Islands Where Hitchhiking Is Encouraged
Through a growing ride-share program in British Columbia, locals volunteer to give tourists free lifts around town.By Brendan Sainsbury - Food & Drink
The Young Chefs Transforming Montreal's Food Scene
This is what a Quebecois empanada looks like.By Adam Gollner - Inspiration
5 Canadian Adventures to Plan Right Now
With border reopened, these are the trips to suit every type of traveler.By Celeste Moure
On the ground
Destinations
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Halifax, Nova Scotia
For endless coastlines, local art, and decadent seafood.
By Kaitlyn McInnis
Destinations
The 5 Best Day Trips From Montreal
Where to eat, drink, stay, and what to do—in Québec City, Ottawa, Mont Tremblant, and more.
By Todd Plummer and Isa Tousignant
Destinations
Why This Toronto Street Is the Most Delicious Stretch in the City
With exciting restaurants and cafés galore, this formerly forlorn block is poised to steal the foodie throne from its western twin.
By Danny Sinopoli
Destinations
Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Winnipeg, Canada
Manitoba's capital city has an abundance of cuisines and cultural activities.
By Kaitlyn McInnis
Destinations
Where to Celebrate Asian Heritage in Vancouver, Canada
From the Buddhist mountain temple of nearby Richmond to South Vancouver's Punjabi scene.
By Vivian Chung
Places to stay
Places to Stay
Canada's Fogo Island Inn Is a Champion of All Things Local
After nearly a decade, the hotel is still finding ways to support the community.
By Juliet Kinsman
Hot List
The Best New Hotels in the United States and Canada: 2022 Hot List
The most exciting new openings in travel, from the fresh-faced hotels we’d plan a trip around to boundary-pushing dining, museums, and more.
By CNT Editors
Places to Stay
24 Best Airbnbs in Canada, From Montreal to Vancouver
Whether you want a view of the CN Tower in Toronto or the Northern Lights in Yukon.
By Kaitlyn McInnis