Canada Travel Trends 2026: Where You’ll Want to Go Next
Across Canada, travel is shifting towards slower, deeper, more personal experiences, the kind that stay with you long after you arrive home. Think misty coastlines instead of mega cities, silence instead of schedules, and journeys shaped by people who live and breathe the places you’re visiting.
From the wild edges of Newfoundland to rainforest hideaways and wine-soaked valleys, we’ve picked out the travel trends and the places you’ll want to visit.
Mystic Outlands: Newfoundland and Labrador
If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you’ve stepped into another world, Newfoundland and Labrador might be calling. This is the essence of the Mystic Outlands trend (coined by Pinterest), with places that feel raw, atmospheric and quietly magical appealing to our more whimsical side.
Frontier Canada, Managing Director, Jeremy Timms, told Newsweek: “Newfoundland and Labrador fits the mystic outlands trend perfectly. Vast, rugged landscapes, mist-covered coastlines, gigantic icebergs drifting past remote harbours, and a culture steeped in storytelling.”
Discover all four Atlantic provinces, this corner of Canada perfect if you want a holiday that feels soulful, slightly wild and wonderfully different. Expect big panoramas, bigger personalities and a pace that encourages you to breathe.
Nature-led wellness
Wellness in 2026 isn’t merely about ticking off spa treatments, it’s about how a place makes you feel. Haida Gwaii does that quietly, deeply and without fuss.
On a journey like the Bluewater Adventures Haida Gwaii cruise, you’re surrounded by ancient forests, open ocean and a culture rooted in respect for nature. Days unfold naturally: wildlife watching, coastal exploration, time to think.
If you’re craving a reset that feels genuine rather than glossy, this kind of nature-led wellness holiday delivers. You’ll come back clearer, calmer and energised, like something’s been gently realigned.
Quietcations: When Silence Becomes the Luxury
Sometimes what you really want from a holiday is… quiet. No notifications. No noise. No sense of being pulled in ten directions at once. That’s where this year’s quietcations come in.
Places like Clayoquot Wilderness Resort on Vancouver Island are made for switching off. You arrive by seaplane or boat, the outside world drops away, and suddenly the loudest thing around you is the wind in the trees or waves on the shore.
Your days aren’t scheduled. You walk, kayak, read, eat well and sleep deeply. That’s it. If modern life feels relentless, this kind of peaceful Canada holiday isn’t indulgent, it’s your essential escape.
Why Human-Planned Holidays Are Making a Comeback
You can ask AI to build you an itinerary. What it can’t do is understand you.
More and more people are choosing holidays planned by real experts, the kind who know when to suggest a detour, how long you’ll actually want in one place, or when it’s better to slow down.
That’s where bespoke Canada holidays really shine. Frontier Canada’s tailor-made approach means your trip isn’t based on trends alone, but on conversations. Your interests, your pace, your curiosity. The result? Moments you didn’t know to ask for, and memories you couldn’t have planned yourself. Just ask Canada expert Jeanette Dembrey as she recounts her visit to Yellowknife, capital of the Northwest Territories:
“Not to be missed, pay a visit to Woodyard Brewhouse & Eatery, home to NWT Brewing Company. While in town we sampled their craft beers before rounding off our trip with a famous fish and chips dinner at Bullocks Bistro (said to be the best in Canada), the iconic Yellowknife eatery known for its no-frills charm and incredibly fresh fish.”
Travel with a Passion
If wine is more than a passing interest, the Okanagan Valley has a habit of exceeding expectations. Often dubbed Canada’s Tuscany, this sun-soaked region in British Columbia is home to over 200 wineries producing everything from elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to bold Bordeaux-style blends that regularly surprise seasoned wine lovers.
Days here are wonderfully varied. You might start with a guided tasting at a family-run vineyard near Naramata Bench, break for a lakeside lunch overlooking Okanagan Lake, then spend the afternoon hiking or cycling between wineries. In the evenings, it’s all about local, seasonal dining paired with wines grown just a few miles away.
Experience the very best of Western Canada, this 10-night stunning BC fly drive holiday taking you through the beautiful Okanagan Valley on the return leg. Alternatively, combine two passions on our 12-night Golf Holiday in British Columbia “From Tee to Wine.”
Luxury Fly Drives: Freedom, Refined
A luxury fly drive isn’t just about the drive, it’s about what happens when you stop. Pair epic scenery with the high life on our 14-night Jewels of Western Canada Fairmont Hotels & Resorts fly drive.
Your days might include a helicopter flight over the Rockies, a guided glacier walk, or a private wildlife tour at dawn, while your evenings are spent at iconic Fairmont hotels, where spa treatments, refined cocktail bars and Michelin-listed dining elevate the journey even further.
Revisit the Golden Age of Rail
There’s something deeply calming about watching the landscape unfold from your window. That’s why rail travel is having a moment again.
Journeys like the Rocky Mountaineer are designed entirely around the scenery – glass-domed carriages, relaxed pacing, and views you simply can’t access by road. Meanwhile, VIA Rail offers a more understated way to connect cities and regions, giving you time to slow down and settle in.
Book your Rocky Mountaineer holiday and enjoy GoldLeaf Service savings of £200 per person (£400 per couple). SilverLeaf Service savings of £125 per person (£250 per couple) also available. Applicable on all 2026 two- or three-day rail-only journeys on Rocky Mountaineer’s routes. Book by October 10, 2026. New bookings only. Select dates. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
Wild Luxury
Another trend shaping Canada holidays in 2026 is the rise of wild luxury, Berry Island Wilderness Lodge, formerly Farewell Harbour Lodge, sits deep in British Columbia’s Broughton Archipelago, one of Canada’s most biologically rich coastal regions.
Wildlife experiences here feel immediate and unfiltered. You’ll explore quiet inlets and forested shorelines by Zodiac and on foot, where grizzly bears roam and, the surrounding waters, for seasonal encounters with humpback and killer whales. The lodge itself is warm and understated, with cedar-clad suites, harbour views and decks where sunsets often come with wildlife sightings.
New for 2026, the minimum age has dropped from 10 to seven, opening the experience to more families. We recommend booking early for the salmon run, from late August to October.
Ready to explore Canada? Let us create an experience that feels personal to you. Connect with our dedicated team of Canada specialists on 020 8776 8709 or email Frontier Canada at canada@frontier-travel.co.uk and start planning your tailor-made holiday with the experts. ATOL PROTECTED No. 5405 ABTA W3207.
