4 Canadian roadtrips with a luxury twist

O Canada! She’s a beauty but she’s also at your convenience.Hop in your car, aim the GPS north and you’ve got an international trip.

But where to go? We tapped Lonely Planet’s Caroline Trelfer to offer some classy destination dupes that sub in for a few of our favorite summer escapes this side of the border.Drive time from NYC: About seven hours.Vibe: Small town Victoriana.What to expect: This breezily charming, retro-accented small town anchors one of Canada’s best wine regions and comes complete with killer waterfront perches.Mark on a map: Niagara-on-the-Lake sits right on the border with America, just across the river from Youngstown.Where to stay: Embrace the maximalist 19th-century vibe of the town by staying at the historic Prince of Wales hotel.with wood-paneled walls and overstuffed chairs.

Or, opt for the riverfront Harbour House Hotel, which has a superb spa.What to do: There are more than 100 wineries here, all specializing in cool climate varietals so take your pick (book a tour with the Winery Guys so you can really indulge).“This is one of the few places in the world known for ice wine, made with grapes picked and pressed several months after the initial harvest while they’re still frozen in December or January,” said Trelfer.

Once you’ve sobered up, head out to the Shaw Festival, named after George Bernard, which runs through the summer and fall drawing a quarter million folks each year.One highlight for 2025: Cole Porter’s classic “Anything Goes.”Where to eat & drink: Pick up a Canadian-style, crunchy-topped butter tart at the Niagara Home Bakery, Trelfer added, but sit down for supper at Treadwell Cuisine, a high-end farm-to-table spot with a superb locally skewing wine list.

“The best value is the three-course dinner tasting menu, with or without pairings,” she said, which starts at $84 per person.Need to know: It’s home to North America’s oldest golf club, a nine-holer on the shores of Lake Ontar...