With the looming threat of a trade war with the U.S. – not to mention a weak loonie – travellers may be looking for destinations a little closer to home. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Off the beaten track
Brandy Pot IslandVeni Etiam/Supplied
From spending a night in a Quebec lighthouse, to searching for fossils on a Nova Scotia beach or strolling a riverbank neighbourhood in Saskatchewan, our 2024 Hidden Canada roundup features under-the-radar destinations from across the country. Read more.
Go off the grid: Learn to love winter in Manitoba’s Turtle Mountain Provincial Park. Read more.
Faced with a weaker loonie, snowbirds are weathering the economic headwinds.
For adventurers
Yoho National ParkLouis Tremblay/Supplied
Skiing: When ski touring in the Rockies, the views are serene and dramatic at the same time. Get a guide and start skinning. Read more.
Hiking: Is hiking the 75-km West Coast Trail in B.C. difficult? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely! Read more.
For golf lovers
The Cabot Links golf course in Inverness, N.S., and the nearby Cabot Cliffs give a dramatic view of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.Jacob Sjöman/Supplied
Teeing off: From Banff to Bear Mountain, there’s a great place to tee off in every province. See our list.
Stay and play: Why New Brunswick should be part of any East Coast golf itinerary. Read more.
For wellness
Kingfisher Resort’s Pacific Mist Spa, in Courtenay, B.C.Kingfisher Resort’s Pacific Mist Spa
Spas: The road to wellness starts with these Canadian spas designed for serious relaxation. Read more.
Healing: Seeking healing at a cannabis wellness retreat in the woods of Ontario. Read more.
For nature lovers
Karibu’s week-long Vancouver Island tour includes days of kayaking and plenty of time for spotting wildlife.Ian Harland/karibu adventures
Enjoying wildlife: In North Vancouver Island, a nature tour gets up close to bears and whales, while immersing visitors with people and culture. Read more.
Shuck, slurp, repeat: In Nova Scotia, discover some of the oldest oysters farms in Canada. Read more.
For water lovers
Paddleboarding on the Trent-Severn Waterway.Lisa Gregoire/The Globe and Mail
Houseboating: Trading in a cabin rental for a houseboat on the Trent Severn waterway. Read more.
Cruising: Could the Great Lakes be the next great cruising destination? We investigate. Read more.
For style & luxury
The Rosewood Hotel Georgia VancouverThe Rosewood Hotel Georgia
A hotel getaway: Vancouver’s refurbished Rosewood Hotel Georgia is a luxurious escape. Read more.
Quiet cabin retreat: Tucked into Nova Scotia’s Gaspereau Valley, a stylish cabin offers guests a peaceful rest. Read more.
