Prince Edward Island
From Québec’s French-Canadian and Indigenous cultures to Prince Edward Island’s fresh seafood and coastal adventures, and the northern wilderness surrounding Whitehorse, these three destinations offer plenty to inspire Canadian adventure in the year ahead
Québec
Québec
Recognised in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 List for its unique blend of European charm, French-Canadian culture, vibrant cities and spectacular natural landscapes, Québec is a must-visit province for travellers in 2027. For those looking to delve into Canada’s rich Indigenous heritage and culture, Québec is home to 11 Indigenous Nations, from the Naskapi Nation in northern Québec to the Huron-Wendat and Abenaki Nations further south. In Gaspé, travellers can visit the Gespeg Micmac Interpretation Site to learn about the traditional ways of life of the Mi’gmaq, while in Wendake, the Musée Huron-Wendat houses more than 300 objects that explore the history, culture and traditions of the Huron-Wendat Nation.
Alternatively, Montréal offers plenty of opportunities to discover another side of the province. Hidden beneath Pie-XII Park, the Saint-Léonard Cavern is a rare natural wonder that travellers can explore on a guided underground tour with Spéléo Québec. Visitors can also experience a taste of Québec’s French-Canadian culture at La Binerie Mont-Royal, a longstanding Montréal institution serving traditional Québécois dishes, or head to La Part des Anges for a contemporary take on Québec’s culinary traditions.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Known as Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island is a beautiful destination where ocean adventures, rolling green landscapes and a celebrated culinary scene come together. Highlighted in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 List, next year is the perfect time for travellers to discover all the island has to offer.
Prince Edward Island is believed to have one of the highest concentrations of lighthouses in North America, with landmarks including East Point Lighthouse, Wood Islands Lighthouse Museum and Point Prim Lighthouse dotted along its coastline.
During the warmer months, visitors can spend more time by the sea, with an array of provincial parks and sandy beaches to explore. Canoe Cove Beach is a particularly picturesque spot, known for its soft red sand and tidal pools, making it an ideal place for families and friends to explore the shoreline. Visitors can also immerse themselves in island life with a ‘Shuck & Sea’ experience during the summer months, heading out onto Prince Edward Island’s waters to see how oysters are harvested before tasting them fresh from the ocean.
Whitehorse, Yukon
Whitehorse, Yukon
Ranked fourth in Intrepid Travel’s Not Hot List 2027, Whitehorse, Yukon, is often referred to as the ‘Wilderness City and offers travellers a gateway to Canada’s spectacular northern landscapes. Yukon is also part of the recently launched Arctic Canada Tourism Network which brings together tourism partners from across Canada’s North to encourage year-round visitation, support Indigenous-owned businesses and strengthen local communities.
Adventure is never far away in Whitehorse, with travellers able to explore the surrounding wilderness by mountain bike along trails such as the Yukon River Trail and Mount McIntyre. For a completely different perspective, visitors can take to the skies on a Cessna flight, soaring above the mountains and vast wilderness surrounding the city in a small bush plane.
The Yukon Wildlife Preserve offers another opportunity to experience the territory’s wild side. Home to incredible species including wood bison, Arctic foxes, Canada lynx, and elk, the preserve gives visitors the chance to see some of Yukon’s most iconic wildlife against the backdrop of its expansive northern landscape.
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