Canada
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
This redesigned flagship property showcases French-style luxury
A stylish renovation, a terrific French restaurant and the introduction of a cool new cocktail bar are good reasons to book this hotel for a Montreal stay.
- Kristie Kellahan
- Opinion
- Adventure holidays
Everyone seems to have photographed the aurora. Here’s why I’m not jealous
I may have been the only person in southern Australia to have slept through the recent showstopping display of the elusive Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights.
- Julie Miller
The city where you can ski, swim and visit a film set in one day
Vancouver is renowned for its outdoor destinations, but this adventure playground also has plenty of indoor riches.
- Michael Visontay
- Opinion
- Ski holidays
On a working holiday, I received the best Christmas present ever
Sharing a crowded house with fellow working-visa travellers didn’t make the most comfortable Christmas, but it certainly was memorable.
- Angela Saurine
The 20 countries to put on your travel list for 2026
Find new charm in the familiar, or forge a fresh trail. Here are the under-the-radar nations and re-emerging classics set to define travel in 2026.
- Ute Junker
The spectacular national park that will ruin all others for you
Glacier-fed lakes, Rocky Mountain peaks, wildlife-filled forests – here are seven highlights of Canada’s oldest national park.
- Kerry van der Jagt
Unveiling the world
SPONSORED Explore the West Coast of Canada with Scenic and you’ll enjoy a 5-star journey that delivers in-depth exploration while you relax knowing that everything is taken care of.
City of perfect size is surrounded by a stunning array of nature’s gifts
Few cities offer the chance to drive up a mountain and see grizzly bears, ski for a couple of hours, then return for a swim at the beach all in the same day.
- Michael Visontay
Port guide: Victoria, Canada
What the capital of British Columbia lacks in size it makes up for in prettiness and wild surrounds. It’s also a living museum of Canadian history.
- Brian Johnston
It’s the world’s second-largest country and its two coasts are vastly different
Vancouver v Montreal, Whistler-Blackcomb v Ottawa. From western Canada to the less familiar east coast, we name the winners from a travel perspective.
- Ute Junker