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This beautiful new lodge—it opened in 2006—is located in Yoho National Park, on the western boundary of Banff National Park just 15 minutes from Lake Louise. The main lodge includes a great room, dining room and bar, while guests stay in traditional handcrafted log cabins nestled among the trees. Each of the 31 “rooms” is its own ruggedly elegant cabin, featuring a wood-burning fireplace, private bath with soaker tub, and river or mountain views. There are no in-room TVs or telephones.

This luxury wilderness camp is located close to Tofino, at the mouth of the Bedwell River, where it meets the Pacific Ocean in the Clayoquot Sound World Biosphere. A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, Clayoquot Wilderness Outpost comprises an enclave of 20 great white canvas guest tents, massage and treatment tents, dining tents, lounge tents and a massive timber cookhouse. There are wood-fuelled outdoor hot tubs and saunas, while generators provide hot and cold running water to showers and sinks. Dining is a fine culinary experience at the Resort, featuring gourmet food, fine wine pairings, china and crystal. Adventures at the Outpost include salmon fishing, whale & bear watching, horseback riding, sea kayaking and many more options.

A Canadian Mountain Holiday (CMH) property, this upscale mountain lodge is located near Golden in British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains. It features 25 guest rooms with private baths, a lounge and dining room, and outdoor hot tub. Located 194 km (120 miles) west of Banff, Bobbie Burns Lodge was built at an elevation of 1,370 metres (4,494 feet). Recently renovated, the lodge is accessible by helicopter only. There are no TVs or phones in the guest rooms.

Located in interior British Columbia’s striking Thompson Okanagan region, the Sun Peaks Resort carries a AAA Four Diamond rating and features 220 rooms (many of which boast mountain views), a fully equipped health club, and outdoor pool. Just 45 minutes from Kamloops, the resort sits in the centre of the alpine village of Sun Peaks. At 4000 feet above sea level, it offers great access to skiing, hiking and biking trails, golf, and of course scenic mountain views.

Located in British Columbia’s Cariboo Country, Echo Valley Ranch offers upscale accommodations surrounded by tranquil wilderness. Though the main focus of the resort is on its setting, horseback riding and outdoor activities, it also offers complete spa services and healthy gourmet food prepared by a professional chef using the freshest ingredients and organic produce.

Voted one of the top two resorts in Canada by Condé Nast Traveler in 2009, Emerald Lake Lodge sits on a 13-acre peninsula in Yoho National Park, about 20 minutes west of Lake Louise. The main lodge was first built in 1902, and was completely restored and renovated in 1986. The resort now features 85 rooms in 24 chalet-style buildings, along with a dining room, bar, seasonal patio restaurant, and clubhouse with exercise room, outdoor hot tub, and sauna. Each of the guest rooms features a fieldstone fireplace and private balcony, many commanding a superb lake or lagoon view.

The Fairmont Château Whistler Resort is located at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain, an easy stroll away from Whistler Village and steps from the ski lifts. The luxury contemporary hotel features 550 rooms, two restaurants, a lounge, health club with indoor/outdoor pool, and the Vida Wellness Spa. A Fairmont Gold floor provides the ultimate in service, including a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge. In addition to its AAA Four Diamond Award rating, the Fairmont Château has been included on both the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List and Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Hotels List.  

Majestically overlooking Victoria’s Inner Harbour in the heart of downtown, the Fairmont Empress was built in 1908 and has been completely restored to its original grandeur. The hotel features 477 guestrooms reminiscent of a bygone era, as well as two restaurants, a lounge, health club, hair salon and spa. Traditional high tea is served in the opulent lobby. A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, the Fairmont Empress was also included on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List. A Fairmont Gold floor provides the ultimate in service, including a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge.  

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is a centrally located hotel boasting 556 guest rooms, Griffins restaurant, a lounge, health club and the Absolute Spa. Built in 1939, the hotel is both a city landmark and dedicated heritage building. A Fairmont Gold floor provides the ultimate in service, including a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge.  

Completed in February 2010, the Fairmont Pacific Rim is Vancouver’s newest five-star hotel—and arguably its most luxurious. Located downtown, on Vancouver’s waterfront, the Fairmont Pacific Rim offers unobstructed views of the snow-capped North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park and Howe Sound. It boasts 377 lavish rooms, a fine dining restaurant, a casual lounge and lobby bar, plus an Italian deli and bakery. Other amenities include the Willow Stream Spa, complete with rooftop pool and lounge. A Fairmont Gold floor provides the ultimate in service, including a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge.  

Located within Vancouver International Airport, this Fairmont hotel carries a AAA Four Diamond rating, and was featured as the #2 hotel in Canada by Condé Nast Traveler in 2009.  It boasts the Jetside Bar and Globe @ YVR restaurant in addition to its 392 fully soundproofed guest rooms. There is also a spa and health club, including an indoor pool.  A Fairmont Gold floor provides the ultimate in service, including a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge.  

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, the Fairmont Waterfront, Vancouver is located on the shores of scenic Burrard Inlet and offers some 489 rooms and suites in a contemporary west coast style. It also features a health club with a 50-foot outdoor heated pool, Heron’s restaurant, and a lounge. A Fairmont Gold floor provides a more “boutique” experience, with a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge. The Fairmont Waterfront was included on Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious Gold List of the World’s Best Places to Stay in 2010.

Opened in 2004, the Four Seasons Resort Whistler is now Whistler’s only five-star resort, and a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award. It rests at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, within walking distance of the Blackcomb ski lifts and a short shuttle to the village and Whistler Mountain. It features a restaurant and lounge, outdoor pool and whirlpools, health club and full service spa along with its 273 luxurious guest rooms—each with cozy wood interiors, stone fireplaces and terraces or balconies.  

This classic luxury hotel tower is located in downtown Vancouver, atop the fashionable shops of the Pacific Centre and minutes from Robson Street. It features 372 guest rooms, Yew restaurant and bar, and a health club with indoor/outdoor pool. In addition to its AAA Four Diamond rating, the Four Seasons Vancouver was voted among the Top 30 Canada Hotels on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2009 Readers Choice Awards.  

Located directly on the shores on Lake Okanagan, in the heart of downtown Kelowna, the Grand Okanagan is a classic upscale hotel with 320 guest rooms. It boasts a AAA Three Diamond Award rating, and features a restaurant, café, lounge, health club with indoor/outdoor pool, and spa.  

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award rating, Hastings House is a deluxe heritage inn located on Salt Spring Island. Set on a 30-acre seaside estate overlooking Ganges Harbour, it comprises five restored cottages and two newly constructed buildings amid gardens and fruit trees. The heart of the resort is an 11th century manor house where cocktails and afternoon tea are served. The 18 guest rooms are complemented by a restaurant and spa. Zagat has ranked Hastings House as the best hotel in Canada.

The newly renovated resort is conveniently located in the heart of Whistler Village, allowing you to step out and immediately enjoy the lively pedestrian zone. The Hilton Whistler has received the AAA Four Diamond Award and was featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List in 2009. It offers 287 guest rooms, an outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub—with mountain views—plus 24-hour fitness and business centres, and a full-service spa.

Situated on the edge of Victoria’s Inner Harbour, the Inn at Laurel Point offers spectacular harbour views just a quick walk away from the downtown hub. Following a $5 million renovation in 2008, accommodations are in the freshly updated Laurel Wing or the ultra-luxurious Erickson Wing. The 200 guests rooms are complemented by the AURA restaurant, which serves Pacific Rim cuisine.  

Moored in the shelter of Barnard Harbour on Princess Royal Island, King Pacific Lodge offers spectacular views from its 17 oversized guest rooms. This luxury floating resort is a AAA Five Diamond Award winner, and was featured in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards as Best Resort in Canada. Its amenities include a dining room and lounge, outdoor hot tub, steam room, and sauna. Adventures include bear viewing (including the legendary Kermode Bear), salmon fishing, sea kayaking, hiking and helicopter hiking.

Voted #3 resort in Canada by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2009 Gold List and a recipient of the AAA Three Diamond Award rating, Long Beach Lodge is a beachfront resort perched on the edge of Cox Bay near Tofino, between the pristine beauty of Pacific Rim National Park and spectacular Clayoquot Sound. Having opened in 2002, it offers 43 guest rooms, a full service dining room & lounge in the Great Room, and fitness facility.

The 114-foot, wooden-hulled Pacific Yellowfin was built in 1943 and had a complete historic refit in 2003. It boasts two ocean-view staterooms with queen beds and two cabins with double beds and extra berths suitable for children, making it comfy for 8-12 guests. With 5-6 crew, plenty of gleaming mahogany, fine dining and a plethora of toys, it’s a veritable floating playground. Activities include wildlife viewing by zodiac (or from the comfort of your deck chair); motorized water sports such as waterskiing, wakeboarding, and tubing; kayaking; fishing; snorkelling; hiking; and motorbike trail riding, Other toys include floating trampolines, an inflatable slide, and sailing dinghies.

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award and Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice Award for Top 100 Best Hotels in the World, Vancouver’s Pan Pacific Hotel sits atop the Canada Place complex, which hosts the Conference Centre and the Cruise Ship Terminal, on Vancouver's dramatic waterfront. Its unique location affords panoramic views of the harbour, mountains, Stanley Park and the city skyline. It has 503 contemporary guest rooms, three restaurants—including the Five Sails—a lounge, and health club with outdoor pool and wellness spa.

The Four Seasons Resort Whistler rests at the base of Blackcomb Mountain, within walking distance of the Blackcomb ski lifts and a short shuttle to the village and Whistler Mountain. It features a restaurant and lounge, outdoor pool and whirlpools, health club and full service spa. Located just next door to the 273-room hotel, the Private Residences offer all the comforts and services of the hotel in an independent, self-contained two- to four-bedroom + den unit. Each residence includes a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and laundry facilities.

Located on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast, the Rockwater Secret Cove Resort features 38 rooms—tenthouse suites overlooking Malaspina Strait, oceanfront cabins, and newly renovated poolside suites. There is also a restaurant, a 45-foot heated outdoor swimming pool, and an exquisitely located “spa without walls”.

Located in the heart of downtown, this luxury boutique hotel opened in 2009 and has already been featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List. Its 119 contemporary guestrooms are the largest in the city, complemented by a signature CHI Spa and several dining options—including MARKET by Jean-Georges, the internationally acclaimed three-star Michelin chef. It carries a Four Diamond AAA rating.  

With 733 rooms and suites in two towers, this downtown Vancouver hotel boasts a plethora of amenities—including a 12,000 square-foot health club & Vida Wellness Spa and three restaurants. It is well located, near historic Yaletown and the boutiques of Robson Street, with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer ocean or city views.  

Siwash Lake Ranch is a private and exclusive guest ranch and family-owned working ranch—an intimate adventure hideaway in the heart of British Columbia's cowboy country. Surrounded by 80,000 acres of pristine British Columbia wilderness, the intimate resort offers just four guest rooms and one suite, to a maximum of 12 guests. Cuisine features ranch-grown organic food. The Siwash Lake Ranch is an award-winning example of conservation and sustainability in environmental stewardship.

Sonora Resort is an adventure resort, spa and wellness centre located in Desolation Sound, on the Inside Passage of Vancouver Island. Its magnificently pristine setting is matched by luxurious accommodations, unparalleled service and extraordinary creature comforts. The Relais & Châteaux property features a wellness centre and spa, hot mineral pools overlooking the Pacific Ocean, gym, tennis courts, and outdoor swimming pool. Five- and seven-course dinners are complemented by B.C. and other fine wines. Activities include salmon fishing, whale and bear watching, wildlife marine tours, sea kayaking and many more.

Located in the heart of Whistler Village, at the base of Whistler Mountain, this contemporary hotel features 419 suites, a restaurant, lounge, and health club with indoor/outdoor pool. It is a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, and was featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List of the World’s Best Places to Stay in 2002. It recently underwent a $10 million refurbishment.  

Minutes from Tofino, the Wickaninnish Inn sits on a rocky promontory at the westernmost point of Chesterman Beach and is surrounded by ocean on three sides. The luxury resort features 75 spacious rooms & suites—each with fireplace, soaker tub and individual balcony—along with a restaurant, lounge, fitness facilities, and the Ancient Cedars Spa. It is a recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, was named Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway in North America by Condé Nast Traveler in 2010, and was the top rated Canadian hotel and one of the top four resorts in North America on Travel + Leisure’s 2010 World's Best Awards. It is a Relais & Châteaux property.  

As the only AAA Five Diamond hotel in the Pacific Northwest, the Fairmont Olympic is Seattle’s premier luxury hotel. The Italian Renaissance property first opened in 1924, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The freshly refurbished hotel now offers 450 guest rooms, two restaurants, a lounge, and health club with indoor pool. The Fairmont Olympic was featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List of the World’s Best Places to Stay in 2006, and it is steps from such downtown attractions as Pike Place Market and the Space Needle.  

From its location in the heart of Seattle, the Four Seasons is within a five-minute walk of the Seattle Art Museum, Benaroya Hall, Pike Place Market and other downtown highlights. The luxury hotel features 147 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Puget Sound and the surrounding peaks; the ART Restaurant and Lounge, serving authentic Pacific Northwest cuisine; a full-service spa; and a stunning rooftop infinity pool that overlooks Elliott Bay.

Located just steps from the waterfront along Elliott Bay, conveniently close to Pike Place Market, the elegant Hotel 1000 features 120 luxury guest rooms, a spa, golf club, and BOKA Kitchen + BAR. It placed 19th on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2010 Reader’s Choice list of the Best Hotels in the United States, and was also featured on Travel + Leisure‘s 2010 list of the 500 Best Hotels in the World. It carries a AAA Five Diamond rating.

With just 95 guest rooms, this boutique hotel is located in the heart of Québec City’s Old Port, facing the St. Lawrence River. Set on an important archeological site, it comprises both restored historical buildings and a modern wing, with archeological artifacts displayed throughout. According to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2009 Readers Choice Awards, this is the Top Hotel in Canada. It was also featured among Travel + Leisure’s America’s Top 10 Small City Hotels in 2009, and carries a AAA Four Diamond rating. The onsite restaurant, Panache, serves French-Canadian cuisine.

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award—and voted Best Resort on Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice 2009 list—the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is a luxury hotel located in the heart of Old Québec City, overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River. Its 618 guest rooms are complemented by three restaurants, a lounge, salon, and health club with indoor pool. Built in the late 19th century by Canadian Pacific Railways, it is the city’s landmark hotel. A Fairmont Gold floor provides a more “boutique” experience, with a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge. The Fairmont was also featured on Travel + Leisure’s 2009 Best Hotels in the World list.  

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award—and a 2010 Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Award winner—the Fairmont Le Château Montebello is a ruggedly elegant red cedar log resort. With a total of 211 chalet-inspired guest rooms, the resort also boasts a restaurant, lobby bar, health club, and brand new spa. It was twice singled out as the #1 family-friendly resort in Canada on Travel + Leisure’s Family Readers’ Poll.  

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, Le Manoir Richelieu is a historical hotel perched on the cliffs of the St. Lawrence River in the Charlevoix region. Featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2007 Gold List and Travel + Leisure’s Top 500 Hotels in the World 2007, the “Castle on the Cliff” is a landmark property that features 405 guest rooms, several restaurants and bars, a business centre, health club (including two outdoor pools and an indoor pool) and the full-service Amerispa.  

This AAA Four Diamond hotel features 1,039 rooms, two restaurants—including the legendary Beaver Club—a lounge, spa and health club with indoor pool.  Located in downtown Montréal, close to bustling St Catherine Street, The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth opened in 1958 and is now something of a landmark in the city. It is also the largest hotel in Montréal. A Fairmont Gold floor provides a more “boutique” experience, with a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge.  

Nestled in the heart of the European-style village at the foot of Mont Tremblant, this AAA Four Diamond hotel features 314 guest rooms—many of which offer breathtaking views of beautiful Mont Tremblant. Amenities include a restaurant, lounge, spa and health club. A Fairmont Gold floor provides the ultimate in service, including a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge.

Located just off the shopping street of Rue Ste. Catherine in downtown Montréal, Le Germain is the city’s original boutique hotel—and arguably still its best. Completely renovated in 2009, it boasts 99 loft-style rooms, plus a restaurant and bar. It’s all very chic, sophisticated, and well located.

Located in the heart of Québec City’s Old Port—a neighbourhood known for its rich past—Le Germain-Dominion combines past and present in its stylish accommodations. The hotel owes its name to the company that erected the building, Dominion Fish & Fruit Limited, in 1912. It has since also taken over the adjacent former bank, dating from 1902. In addition to 60 stylish guest rooms, the hotel boasts a lounge and fitness facility.

This luxury boutique hotel was featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2010 Gold List, and carries a AAA Four Diamond rating. It features 30 large, elegant suites, all of which overlook Lac Tremblant in the heart of the Laurentians. There is also a fine dining restaurant with an adjacent wine bar and tasting room, the Sans Sabots spa, an outdoor pool and hot tub.

Nestled between lake and mountains, the log cabin-inspired Hotel Sacacomie blends in perfectly with its pristine surroundings 90 minutes from Montréal. Its 109 guest rooms are complemented by a restaurant and bar—with terraces overlooking the lake—as well as the brand new GEOS Spa.

This luxury heritage hotel, open since 1912, is located on Sherbrooke Street in the heart of downtown Montréal. One of only two Ritz-Carlton's in Canada, the hotel recently underwent a restoration, and exudes an Old World elegance in its 258 guest rooms, restaurant, and lounge. There is also an exercise room. The hotel carries a AAA Four Diamond rating, and was featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2002 Reserve List of the World’s Best Places to Stay.

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, this new boutique hotel features 108 suites ranging from 550 to 1500 square feet, a restaurant, fitness centre, and bar. It is located in the historic district of Old Montréal, behind the famed Notre Dame Basilica and a block from the Old Port.  

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, this luxury landmark hotel is located near the Rideau Canal and Parliament Buildings in the heart of downtown Ottawa. It features 429 guest rooms, a restaurant, two lounges, and a health club with indoor pool. The impressive limestone edifice—complete with turrets—was built in 1912 in the style of a 16th century French château. A Fairmont Gold floor provides the ultimate in service, including a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge.  

Located in downtown Toronto, the landmark Fairmont Royal York features 1365 guest rooms, five restaurants, four lounges, a spa and health club with indoor pool. Built in 1927 by Canadian Pacific Railway as the largest hotel in the British Commonwealth, the hotel has been significantly restored. It carries a AAA Four Diamond Award rating. A Fairmont Gold floor provides a more “boutique” experience, with a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge.

This classic luxury hotel tower is located in the fashionable Yorkville area of downtown Toronto. It offers 380 guest rooms, two restaurants and lounges, and a health club with indoor pool. The hotel carries a AAA Four Diamond rating, while its fine dining restaurant, Truffles, is a Five Diamond Award recipient. Throughout the hotel, guests experience Four Seasons’ legendary service.  

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, the Hilton Lac Leamy is a luxury modern hotel located about 10 minutes from downtown Ottawa, connected to the Casino du Lac Leamy. It features 349 guest rooms, all of which feature lake views, two restaurants and lounges, indoor/outdoor pools, and a fitness centre and spa.

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, the Hilton Niagara Fallsview is located just one block from the Falls, offering views of both the Canadian and US Falls. The hotel is connected by a glass-enclosed walkway to the new Fallsview Casino Resort, and underwent a multi-million dollar expansion in 2009. It now features 1000 rooms, three restaurants, a lounge, espresso bar, fitness studio and indoor pool.  

This boutique hotel is located in the heart of the Entertainment District in downtown Toronto. The 11-story red brick building was built from scratch in 2003, and reflects the style and comfort of its Quebecois roots. Its amenities include business and fitness centres, while the Victor Restaurant and Lounge features cuisine that reflects the ethnic diversity of Toronto.

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, the Oban Inn overlooks Lake Ontario and Canada’s oldest golf course in historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. Built as a private home in 1824, the edifice burned to the ground in 1992. It was subsequently completely recreated, and reopened as an inn in 1993. It underwent another transformation in 2006, and now boasts 26 guest rooms, a restaurant, full service spa, and exercise room.  

Located in the fashionable Yorkville in downtown Toronto, this classic luxury hotel comprises 346 guest rooms in two buildings—the historic Yorkville Avenue front hotel and the more modern North Tower on Bloor Street. It is an easy wander to the Royal Ontario Museum and the shops of Yorkville. A AAA Four Diamond Award recipient, the Park Hyatt also features two restaurants, the famous Roof Lounge, a health club, and one of Toronto’s nicest spas.

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, this luxury heritage hotel is located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, about 1.5 hours from Toronto. The Victorian-style hotel was named in honour of a royal visit in 1901, when the future George V stayed here. Today, every guest experiences the sophistication and refinement of that bygone age. Guest rooms are complemented by a restaurant, lounge, and spa.  The Prince of Wales was featured on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2010 list of the Top 30 Canadian Hotels.

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award—and voted #1 hotel in Toronto by Condé Nast Traveler magazine—the Windsor Arms is a luxury heritage hotel located on a quiet street just steps from the trendy Yorvkille area of downtown Toronto. With just 28 rooms, the boutique property exudes intimacy and tradition, and was designated a heritage site in 1991.  Amenities include two restaurants, a lounge and tea room, spa, and health club with indoor pool.  

Offering spectacular views from its perch on a ridge above Banff, the Buffalo Mountain Lodge is just a 15-minute walk from the downtown area. It features 108 guest rooms, most with balconies, plus two restaurants, a steam room and an outdoor hot tub. All of the décor complements the gorgeous natural setting—including post and beam construction and high open ceilings. All guest rooms boast wood-burning fieldstone fireplaces and private baths.

Connected to Calgary International Airport by an indoor walkway, the Delta Calgary Airport is the only “true” airport hotel in the city. With 296 guest rooms, two restaurants and a lounge, it offers perfectly comfortable accommodations with all the amenities. The hotel also features a fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, and whirlpool.

Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the landmark Fairmont Banff Springs was modelled after a 19th century Scottish Baronial castle. In addition to the 778 superbly appointed guest rooms, it offers a choice of nine restaurants and three lounges, a fitness centre, world-class spa, and 18-hole golf course. A winner of the AAA Four Diamond Award, the Fairmont Banff Springs was also voted one of Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 100 Golf Courses (the highest ranking in Canada). A Fairmont Golf floor provides the ultimate in service, including a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge.

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award—and voted among the Top 50 Ski Resorts by Condé Nast Traveler—the Fairmont Château Lake Louise is a traditional luxury hotel. It is located on the shores of the emerald waters of Lake Louise, facing the majestic Victoria Glacier, just 5 minutes’ drive from the village. The 469 guest rooms overlook either the lake or forest, and the hotel’s amenities include eight restaurants and lounges, a Health Club, and Escape Spa & Salon. A Fairmont Gold floor provides a more “boutique” experience, with a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge.  

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, this cabin-style resort hotel is located 15 minutes from the town site of Jasper, on the shores of Lac Beauvert. Its 446 rooms are spread among a “village” of 56 chalets and heritage log cabins—in addition to the main lodge—all of which are connected by paths on a 903-acre property. The hotel features nine restaurants and lounges, a health/fitness centre with heated outdoor pool, and a full spa.  

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, this historic hotel is located in the heart of downtown Edmonton and offers views of the Saskatchewan River Valley. Built in 1915 in the traditional château style, the hotel closed in 1983. It reopened to the public in 1991, and now features 199 rooms, a lounge, health club with indoor pool, and the Harvest Room restaurant.  

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, the Fairmont Palliser is located in downtown Calgary. Built of sandstone in 1914, it exudes an Old World charm, and now features 405 guest rooms, a restaurant, lounge, health club with indoor saltwater pool, fitness centre and spa. A Fairmont Gold floor provides the ultimate in service, including a private check-in/out area, exclusive concierge, and access to the Fairmont Gold Lounge.  

An import from Québec (with a sister hotel in Toronto), the elegant Le Germain is a boutique hotel located in downtown Calgary. The brand new property—it opened in February 2010—boasts 143 stylish guest rooms at a prime location, near the Centre for Performing Arts and the Stephen Avenue pedestrian walk. Amenities include the Charcut Roast House and Lounge Central 899.

Located on Moraine Lake, close to the town of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake Lodge sits on the site of a teahouse established in 1912. In 1991, the owners commissioned famous Canadian architect Arthur Erickson to design a new lodge and cabins that would blend with the environment. The resulting main lodge is built of hand-hewn timber and comprises the dining room, library, gift shop, café, outdoor patio, 8 guestrooms and 1 suite. The Wenkchemma Wing hosts 6 additional rooms. The surrounding cabins have vaulted open beam ceilings, sunken living room with fireplace, and panoramic views of Moraine Lake. The rooms do not have TVs or phones.

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award—and first place on CondéNast Traveler’s list of the 50 Best Ski Hotels in North America—the Post Hotel is located a short distance from the village of Lake Louise. A Relais & Châteaux property, the hotel was originally built in 1942, and has been owned by Swiss brothers for more than 25 years. The luxury alpine chalet-style hotel features 95 rooms, a restaurant, pub, fitness centre, and indoor pool. The restaurant prides itself on its wine cellar and fresh market cuisine. The Post was awarded Canada’s Top Hotel by Travel + Leisure magazine in 2008.

A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, the Rimrock Resort is nestled high above Banff and carved into Sulphur Mountain, a mere 10 minutes from the centre of Banff. The upscale resort offers breathtaking views of rugged, snow-capped peaks and lush, tree-filled alpine valleys. It features 346 guest rooms, two restaurants, two lounges, a full service spa, fitness facility and indoor pool. Rimrock is the only resort in western Canada to be included on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List, and boasts the only restaurant in western Canada to achieve AAA’s Five Diamond rating for its dining room, Eden.

Having just undergone a four-year, $35 million renovation, every room and public space at the Westin Calgary has been refreshed. A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, the downtown hotel features 525 guestrooms, two restaurants, a lounge, coffee shop, rooftop health club (including an indoor pool), and business centre.  

One of only a few accommodations in Denali National Park and Preserve, Camp Denali offers views of all 20,320 feet of “the mountain,” a.k.a. Mt. McKinley or Denali. On overcast days, you’ll find beauty in the tundra, on the hillsides, and in the stillness of Denali National Park at Camp Denali. The accommodations themselves are somewhat rustic—though much less so than when the camp opened in the 1950’s. Each individual guest cabin is appointed with a wood stove and has its own meticulously kept outhouse, and there is a centrally located modern bath and shower facility.

Located five miles east of King Salmon, this fishing lodge is considered one of the finest in Alaska. Of seven guest rooms, five are within the main lodge—a beautiful 7,500 sq. ft. building made of massive scribed logs and river rock overlooking the Naknek River. Two private cabins are located 75 feet from the main lodge. Amenities include a mud room with lockers and wader dryers, laundry service, a bar and game room, and two separate relaxation/reading areas. There is a massage therapy room and a screened, outdoor hot tub. There are no televisions.

Set on the shores of Admiralty Island, within Tongass National Forest—the largest temperate rainforest in North America—Favorite Bay Lodge offers an incredible wilderness experience. Built in 2001 and offering plush accommodations and gourmet food, the 7,000 square foot architecturally-crafted cedar wilderness resort is unique in this part of the world. All guest rooms offer views of the bay, while a Great Room features panoramic views from two-story floor-to-ceiling windows. Cuisine highlights the tastes of Alaska with halibut, king and silver salmon, spotted prawns, and Dungeness crab caught fresh each morning.

Originally built in 1946 as a remote hunting and fishing lodge accessible only by the Alaska Railroad, the lodge was carefully restored in 1993, and is now on the National Historic Register of sites. Just minutes from Talkeetna, the tiny bed & breakfast offers very comfortable accommodations in a handful of guest rooms, with high-speed internet connections and full hot breakfasts among its charms.

Situated on the tranquil shores of Gustavus, the Inn offers very comfortable accommodations, scrumptious meals, and true Alaskan hospitality—all with Glacier Bay National Park as a backdrop. The Inn’s hand-crafted log construction incorporates 14 spacious guest rooms, each with private baths and two queen size beds. The lobby is the focal point, with 30-foot ceilings and inspiring views of streams, wildlife, mountains, forests, meadows, and Icy Strait. The family-style dining room features local specialties.

Perched on the slopes of Sugarloaf Mountain, just outside the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, Grande Denali Lodge offers amazing views of the Nenana River Canyon, the Alaska Range, and surrounding wilderness. The 166-room hotel offers basic but comfortable accommodations in either private cabins or 300-square-foot rooms, most with mountain views. Enjoy fresh Alaskan fare, fine wines and breathtaking vistas while you dine at the lodge's Alpenglow Restaurant.

Nestled in a lush valley surrounded by mountain peaks, hanging glaciers and water views, The Hotel Alyeska offers guests luxurious accommodations and convenient access to the Alaskan wilderness. A recent multi-million dollar renovation included improvements to all 304 guest rooms, which now feature all the creature comforts you’d expect from a luxury hotel. Amenities include a workout center, full spa, boutique, and four restaurants—including the four-diamond Seven Glaciers. The Alyeska Resort Aerial Tramway brings you to a viewing deck which provides breathtaking panoramic views of mountains, hanging glaciers, sparkling streams, towering spruce, and an array of wildlife, plus access to myriad hiking trails.

Arguably the only luxury hotel in Anchorage, and boasting downtown’s only four-diamond restaurant, the Captain Cook offers top service and accommodations for international travelers. Three restaurants, an athletic club, a full business center, and 14 shopping venues complement the 547 guest rooms. Perhaps the best features of the centrally-located hotel are its panoramic views of Cook Inlet, the Chugach Mountains, the Anchorage cityscape, and Mt. McKinley.

Located deep in the heart of Denali National Park & Preserve, the original roadhouse at Kantishna was built in the early 1900s, serving as a private residence, a community center, a post office, and informal accommodations. Through years of hard work, the Kantishna Roadhouse has evolved from a gold miner's tent camp into a modern Alaskan resort with a rustic flavor. The main building serves as the central social and meeting area for guests (with a saloon, dining rooms, etc.), while the 32 rustic guest cabins feature private bathrooms and showers.

This new wilderness eco-lodge is the only lodge located within Kenai Fjords National Park. From its spectacular setting on the shore of a protected lagoon, in full view of Pedersen Glacier, wildlife viewing opportunities abound. Sixteen comfortably appointed log guest cabins (each with private bath) are complemented by a central Lodge that serves as dining room, lounge, and gathering place. Each cabin, as well as the Lodge, enjoys a dramatic view of Pedersen Glacier and Lagoon. Delicious meals feature regional specialties and seafood.

Surrounded by snowcapped mountains and located on the banks of the upper Kenai River, the Kenai Riverside Lodge comprises an original log lodge and 16 cozy guest cabins—each with private bath. After a day of activity, relax on the riverside deck or enjoy a wood-fired sauna before heading to the main lodge for appetizers and dinner. There’s no TV or internet, but plenty of authentic Alaskan ambience.

Located on the northeast corner of Prince of Wales Island, in southeast Alaska’s famed Inside Passage, The Lodge at Whale Pass comprises of a handful of buildings set up to allow ample space for relaxing, contemplating and enjoying the wilds of Alaska without interfering with other guests. The main lodge features a great room that acts as the lodge’s hub, off of which all the guest rooms radiate. There is a separate “spa” located away from the main buildings that features a sauna and hot tub along with treatment rooms where the resident massage therapist performs her magic (including Alaskan Hot Rock therapy). Activities include salmon fishing, whale watching, caving, kayaking, flightseeing, hiking and native cultural tours.

Located in the heart of the Bristol Bay region of southwest Alaska, on the shores of Lake Aleknagik, Mission Lodge is committed to providing the best service possible in a wilderness setting. Amenities include massage therapy, a hot tub, and wood-fired sauna. The dining room features regional favorites, plus views of Lake Aleknagik and the beautiful mountains beyond. The Owner’s Suite is a private two bedroom, two bath accommodation with a spacious sitting area, flat screen satellite TV, conference/private dining area, wet bar and private balcony overlooking Lake Aleknagik. Each private room features a pillow top queen bed, quality linens, single bed, TV and private bath.

Much modernized since the original log cabin was built on this site in 1973, the North Face Lodge now comprises 15 small, well-appointed guestrooms, each with private bath, connected by a covered walkway to the inn’s comfortably furnished living and dining rooms. Situated on a tundra meadow in the Moose Creek Valley, the inn boasts fine views of the crests of Mount McKinley and six other major peaks of the Alaska Range. It is one of only a few accommodations within Denali National Park.

Located on the Chena River just minutes from the Fairbanks airport, Pike’s Waterfront Lodge boasts 180 in-lodge rooms plus 28 individual log cabins. Built in 2000 and recently upgraded, the hotel’s rooms feature wireless Internet, flat screen TVs, and Aveda products in addition to the basics. Hotel amenities include a steam room & sauna, riverside deck, restaurant, and lounge. Just next door is the well-known Pike’s Landing restaurant. Three AAA Diamonds.

Situated 50 minutes southwest of Anchorage by air, at the entrance to Lake Clark Pass, Redoubt Bay Lodge offers the only accommodations within a 171,000-acre critical habitat area. Accessible only by floatplane, the Lodge is set on a knoll overlooking Big River Lakes. The small main lodge is a hand-hewn historic log cabin, while three guest cabins are heated by wood stoves and feature private baths. Accommodations are comfortable, and the staff and service exceptional. Travel + Leisure magazine named Redoubt Bay Lodge one of 50 Great American Adventures in 2005.

This moderate lodge is located just three miles north of the Seward Small Boat Harbor, nestled in a glacial river valley next to the Resurrection River. Close to downtown Seward, yet in a secluded setting, the Lodge is surrounded by picturesque mountains. It offers180 guest rooms, each with a flat screen television, wireless internet access, full private bath, DVD player, hair dryer, coffee maker, and telephone. There is also an onsite restaurant and lounge.

Set on a ridge above the small community of Talkeetna on the south side of Mt. McKinley, the Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge offers unforgettable views of Mt. McKinley and the Alaska Range. The 212 guest rooms are complemented by two restaurants, a bar, a business center, and a spacious lobby featuring a 46-foot river rock fireplace. The seasonal, four-diamond property, which is located two hours north of Anchorage, rests on 35 acres and comprises eight buildings: a main lodge, five guest lodges, employee housing, and a maintenance facility. It’s the only lodge in the Park that offers guest rooms facing Mt. McKinley.

This 4-star property is situated on Tutka Bay, a splendidly rugged fjord that reaches six miles into the glacier-studded Kenai Mountains. About 25 minutes by boat from Homer, the Lodge sits on ten acres and includes six guest cabins, a main lodge, a large deck for viewing, a sauna and hot tub. All guest cabins boast views of Tutka Bay and the Kachemak Bay State Park. The owners have an interest in Alaska cuisine, and the so experiences here emphasize culinary excellence and education (join the owner/chef in the kitchen for an impromptu wine tasting or cooking class!).

Named one of America’s best lodges by Travel + Leisure magazine, Winterlake Lodge is an oasis of stunning scenery, sophisticated comforts, and wilderness adventures. Located nearly 200 miles northwest of Anchorage, on the route of the world famous Iditarod dog sled race, Carl and Kirsten Dixon’s remote log lodge sits on 15 acres overlooking Finger Lake and the Tordrillo Mountains. The main building includes a comfortable room for relaxing by the fire and viewing the lake from large picture windows, along with a dining area and large kitchen (Kirsten has published two cookbooks—so you can expect excellent cuisine). Other amenities include a yoga room, massage therapy, hot tub, and lakeside wood-burning sauna. Guest accommodations are in smaller log cabins with private baths.

Located a 15-minute flight north of Churchill on a strip of land bordered by Dymond Lake and Hudson Bay, remote Dymond Lake Lodge is one of Canada's most exclusive polar bear viewing properties. With a variety of bear-viewing locations nearby—including a private viewing tower—it is just about the best spot to see Ice Bears there is. Owned and run by the Reimer family, Dymond Lake Lodge offers tundra views and cozy accommodations that give it a great wilderness-lodge feel. Double and quad rooms are housed in two separate guest cabins, all with private washrooms.

A 30-minute flight from Churchill, this polar bear viewing lodge is one of the best spots around to see the great Ice Bears in July, August, October and November. It is also ideal for spotting the Northern Lights, in season and for viewing belugas in July and August, when thousands of the whales gather in the Seal River estuary. The accommodations comprise queen, twin and family rooms, each with its own ensuite washroom, and a cozy common area with fireplace. Guests will enjoy the gracious hospitality and outstanding cooking tradition of the Reimer Family.