With no more Covid-19 travel restrictions in Canada, we’ve collated some of the best places to visit there.
Destination inspiration for Canada after country drops all Covid-19 travel restrictions
Canada lifted all Covid-19-related travel restrictions on October 1, 2022, putting an end to mandatory testing, quarantining and proof of vaccination for those visiting from abroad. To inspire your next group or private jet charter to Canada, we’ve collated some of this diverse country’s best places to visit.
Located above the USA, the world's second-largest country is split into three territories and 10 provinces spanning a multitude of landscapes, from buzzing cities and quirky towns to vast forests and snow-capped peaks.
Canada’s people are as varied as its geography, with an estimated 22% of the population being foreign-born. Arctic indigenous communities live in harmony with nature in the north, the French-speaking city of Quebec lies in the east, and multicultural Vancouver sits in the west. This young, progressive, vibrant and hospitable nation really does have it all.
Canada’s size means it's almost impossible to see it all in one trip, but there’ll be plenty of must-dos in whichever destination you choose to visit.
Culture vultures will find plenty of vibrant cities to explore. In cosmopolitan Toronto you can stroll through Little Italy one day and Koreatown the next, while French-speaking Montréal is a haven for the arts and the birthplace of the national dish, poutine. Capital city Ottowa offers fantastic museums, quaint restaurants and winter ice-skating on the Rideau Canal. Across the Georgia Strait in the west, Vancouver is abuzz with activities and festivals.
Beyond the urban hubs, rural Canada is packed with outdoor adventure. Thrill-seeking visitors can go skiing in British Columbia, whale-watching in Nova Scotia and horse-riding through Alberta’s outback. There’s no shortage of awe-inspiring scenery to discover, from giant icebergs to iconic natural wonders like Niagara Falls and the Northern Lights, as well as cultural experiences like digging for clams and touring wineries.
Canada has no shortage of luxury hotels, ranging from city-centre boutiques to secluded boltholes. In Vancouver, the Rosewood Hotel Georgia oozes 1920s glamour, while spa lovers will love the Fairmont Pacific Rim. If a stylish ‘home from home’ is more your thing, try the Bee & Thistle, a stylish four-room guesthouse with original stained-glass, antique woodwork and vintage windows.
Montreal’s old town is full of historic places to stay – favourites include Hôtel William Gray with its rooftop terrace and Hotel Gault, which occupies a 19th-century heritage building. Further south in Toronto, big names include the Four Seasons, Shangri-La and Fairmont Royal York, which has dominated the skyline since 1929. The super-swanky Hazelton is an independent design hotel, while understated options include boutique hideaway The Drake.
One of the country’s remotest hotels, Fogo Island Inn, perches dramatically on Newfoundland’s rugged coastline. This isolated retreat was built from locally sourced materials and uses pioneering sustainable technology to help preserve its natural surroundings for outdoor activities like hiking, bird-watching and star-gazing.