Top Resort Hotels in Canada: Reader Favorites for 2025

1. Introduction

Discover the top resorts in Canada that combine stunning landscapes with exceptional service.

2. Criteria for Selection

Learn about the metrics used to evaluate and rank these premier accommodations.

3. Top 10 Resorts

Explore the highlights of the best resorts in Canada.

Note: If you’re looking for our most recent recommendations, visit the 2023 list of our favorite resorts in Canada.

Travelers expect impeccable service and stunning design from any world-class hotel. However, when considering a trip to Canada, they also desire jaw-dropping landscapes. Consequently, the best resorts in Canada make the outdoors the centerpiece of the guest experience—be it skiing in Banff, Alberta, or fishing on Lake Massawippi in Quebec.

Each year, for our World’s Best Awards survey, iBestTravel asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe, sharing their opinions on top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels (including safari lodges) were rated on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value. Properties were classified based on their locations and amenities.

Seven of this year’s top ten resorts were located in the western provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, while the eastern province of Quebec secured three spots. Many properties—including Hall of Famers No. 2 Fairmont Chateau Whistler and No. 10 the Wickaninnish Inn—are repeat winners that readers return to time and again.

The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, which ranked No. 6, received high marks for its awe-inspiring lake views. Another voter appreciated the family-friendly atmosphere at Quebec’s No. 4 Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, expressing that it was “a lovely, quiet hotel with ample space for our girls to walk around.”

For the second consecutive year, it was the intimate Manoir Hovey in Quebec that was named No. 1 among Canada’s best resorts.

1. Manoir Hovey, North Hatley, Quebec

A guest room with fireplace at Manoir Hovey — Drew Hadley/Courtesy of Manoir Hovey

This 36-room Relais & Châteaux property is on the shores of Lake Massawippi. Nestled in 30 acres of forest, it provides a genuine sense of seclusion combined with authentic Québécois charm. “It’s like stepping back in time,” a reader shared. “We return whenever we need a break from the world.” Most rooms feature fireplaces, while suites offer canopy beds and balconies with scenic views of the woods. During summer, guests engage in activities such as biking the scenic 8.6-mile gravel path, once a railway. In winter, guests enjoy ice skating on the frozen lake and snowshoeing on the hotel grounds.

Score: 96.83