According to iBestTravel readers, the best resorts in Canada highlight the country’s dramatic coastlines, rugged wilderness, and legendary ski slopes. However, even if you visit to embrace the great outdoors, you certainly won’t have to rough it. Guests expect exceptional service and supremely plush accommodations at all of Canada’s top resorts, and these properties deliver time and time again.

How Voting Works

Every year for the World’s Best Awards survey, iBestTravel asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 165,000 iBestTravel readers completed the 2023 survey, a significant increase of nearly 25 percent over pre-pandemic voting levels. More than 685,000 votes were cast across over 8,500 unique properties.

Hotels were classified as either resort hotels, city hotels, or safari lodges based on their location and amenities, and they were specifically rated on the following criteria:

• Rooms/facilities
• Location
• Service
• Food
• Value

For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor. The final scores are averages of these responses.

What Readers Loved

Of the five top World’s Best Awards honorees, three are in the province of British Columbia. One of them, the Wickaninnish Inn (No. 5), is a longtime favorite for its incredible views and storm-watching opportunities; it’s set on a cliff right above the Pacific Ocean. “My favorite hotel in all of Canada,” one reader raved. “We started going there 20 years ago, and we’re not finished visiting!”

Another classic, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler (No. 3), earned top marks as one of the country’s best ski resorts. “The perfect ski-in/ski-out property with gorgeous views,” one voter said. “Food, drinks, location, everything comes together and feels complete,” remarked another reader. The Fairmont brand also secured the No. 4 spot with the Fairmont Banff Springs, in the province of Alberta, noted for its excellent dining and venue options for group events.

Still, a beloved resort in Quebec claimed the top spot for the third consecutive year. Read on to discover why it remains a favorite.

The Winner

Manoir Hovey: North Hatley, Quebec

A perennial winner, this cozy Relais & Châteaux property is situated just over the U.S.-Canadian border in the village of North Hatley. With only 36 rooms and one cottage, Manoir Hovey offers a unique blend of intimacy and luxury, which iBestTravel readers truly appreciate. It’s the perfect retreat for relaxation—many rooms feature fireplaces, and some have canopy beds and balconies that overlook the tranquil forest. Consequently, it’s easy to see why Manoir Hovey is a place our readers return to repeatedly. One visitor enthusiastically remarked that they have visited Manoir Hovey an impressive 15 times, stating, “To us, it is a heavenly place!”

The Full List

1. Manoir Hovey: North Hatley, Quebec

Reader Score: 96.65

2. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler: Whistler, British Columbia

Reader Score: 92.51

3. Fairmont Chateau Whistler: Whistler, British Columbia

WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 91.69

4. Fairmont Banff Springs: Banff, Alberta

Reader Score: 91.25

5. Wickaninnish Inn: Tofino, British Columbia

WBA Hall of Fame honoree. Reader Score: 90.46