The ten Finest Metropolis Inns in Canada

Vacationers are spoiled for lodge selection when visiting our neighbor to the north. This holds very true in the event that they’re visiting Quebec and British Columbia, the provinces the place eight of the ten finest metropolis resorts in Canada, in accordance with Journey + Leisure readers, are concentrated.


Yearly for our World’s Finest Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on journey experiences across the globe — to share their opinions on the highest resorts, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airways, and extra. Inns (together with safari lodges) had been rated on their services, location, service, meals, and total worth. Properties had been categorized as metropolis lodge, resort, or safari lodge primarily based on their areas and facilities.


In selecting one of the best metropolis resorts in Canada, readers prioritized service and placement. Within the port metropolis of Victoria, British Columbia, that meant proximity to the picturesque harbor, which serves as a jumping-off level for whale-watching excursions. of the No. 4 Magnolia Lodge and Spa, one traveler mentioned, “Each workers member we got here in touch with was distinctive. Can be again for certain and have advised my mates about it.” Voters supplied comparable reward for the No. 3 Fairmont Empress, Victoria’s 464-room grande dame. One visitor wrote, “My spouse and I stayed on the Empress for 4 days, and it was magical, from the meals to the service to the spa attendants.”


Different facests that impressed readers: historic interiors with elegant finishes and world-class eating. With unique Tiffany stained-glass home windows and Belgian marble flooring, the No. 8 Fairmont Château Laurier, in Ottawa, is a design lover’s dream, whereas the No. 2 Rosewood Lodge Georgia, in Vancouver, earned raves for its quite a few eating places and bars (excessive reward in a metropolis with such a sturdy meals scene).


The properties on this 12 months’s record are closely concentrated within the western province of British Columbia, which earned 5 spots. However in the long run, voters selected the Auberge Saint-Antoine in Quebec Metropolis because the winner among the many finest metropolis resorts in Canada. Learn on to seek out out what units it aside.



1. Auberge Saint-Antoine, Quebec Metropolis

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At this Quebec Metropolis gem, the workers goes above and past. “Presumably the very best stage of service I’ve obtained in 30 years of journey,” one reader declared. One other mentioned, “The concierge is probably the most useful I’ve ever skilled, and the situation is unmatched. This was our third keep and we are going to at all times return right here once we go to Quebec Metropolis.” However it’s not simply impeccable service that earned this Relais & Châteaux property the highest spot: the sweeping views of the St. Lawrence River and comfortable touches like in-room fireplaces additionally endeared the lodge to readers.


WBA Corridor of Fame honoree. Rating: 96.18


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2. Rosewood Lodge Georgia, Vancouver

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Rating: 95.56


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3. Fairmont Empress, Victoria, British Columbia

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Rating: 93.75


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4. Magnolia Lodge & Spa, Victoria, British Columbia

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Rating: 93.60


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5. The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal

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Rating: 93.38


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6. Fairmont Lodge Vancouver

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Rating: 92.91


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7. Fairmont Royal York, Toronto

Courtesy of Accor

Rating: 92.59


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8. Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa, Ontario

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Rating: 91.20


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9. Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver

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Rating: 90.93


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10. Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Quebec Metropolis

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Rating: 90.41


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