The Most Beautiful Places in Canada You Need to Visit Next Year
Canada’s beauty is the kind that sneaks up on you while you’re standing in line for coffee or looking for a phone signal in the middle of a forest. In 2026, the country will hit its stride with wild coastlines, glacier-fed lakes, colorful towns, and scenic trails that double as shortcuts through history. These are the places to go when you want a view worth pausing for.
Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland
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The Tablelands in Gros Morne don’t look like they belong on Earth. This rare exposed section of the Earth’s mantle glows orange under sunlight, surrounded by fjords and cliffs shaped by glaciers. A boat ride through Western Brook Pond reveals towering rock walls that once held back ancient ice.
Tofino, British Columbia
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Out on Vancouver Island’s west edge, Tofino balances surf culture with storm watching and old-growth forests. It’s located right in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, where hikers and sea kayakers share space with black bears and gray whales. The nearby Hot Springs Cove rewards those willing to boat in and hike a rugged trail.
Charlevoix, Quebec
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Charlevoix’s landscape was carved by a meteor impact over 350 million years ago, which left behind rolling hills that slide into the St. Lawrence River. The region’s trails connect storybook villages and cliffside views, while food stops range from mead makers to a new European-style biergarten.
Churchill, Manitoba
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Polar bears roam Churchill’s coastline every fall as they wait for the Hudson Bay to freeze. By November, the tundra is full of them, visible from safe-viewing buggies that roll through the snow. In July, thousands of beluga whales crowd the Churchill River, their white backs surfacing alongside kayaks.
Kelowna, British Columbia
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Fresh off its UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy title, Kelowna doesn’t seem too interested in the spotlight. It relies on wine, peach orchards, and the Okanagan Valley. In 2026, the Hotel Eldorado turns 100, and vineyards throw harvest parties like clockwork.
Jasper National Park, Alberta
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Jasper has the biggest national park in the Canadian Rockies and a sky so dark it’s protected for stargazing. Parts of the park still bear the scars of the 2024 wildfire, but the regrowth adds contrast to the glacial valleys and pine trails that run through the backcountry.
Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick
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Twice a day, the ocean rises and falls by up to 50 feet in the Bay of Fundy, pulling the coastline with it. Hopewell Rocks show off flowerpot-shaped formations at low tide, and by afternoon, they’re surrounded by kayakers floating above the same ground. Whale watchers come for humpbacks and minkes.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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Saskatoon is building Saskatchewan’s first thermal spa by late 2026, with an Indigenous-led design that follows the traditions of the Whitecap Dakota Nation. Wanuskewin Heritage Park, situated just outside town, holds evidence of human presence dating back 6,000 years. In town, Remai Modern’s Picasso linocut collection adds contrast to Meewasin Valley trails.
Cavendish, Prince Edward Island
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Cavendish is where Anne of Green Gables came to life, and Green Gables Heritage Place still draws literary fans every year. Beyond the books, Cavendish Beach stretches out in red sand and calm waves. In spring, the lupines bloom. In the fall, roadside stands sell potatoes and jams.
Whistler, British Columbia
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Summer draws hikers and gondola riders to trails with alpine views. The PEAK 2 PEAK ride connects Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains in the longest unsupported lift span in the world. In the village, restaurants are casual, and people wander through patios in ski jackets or trail dust.