Inside the 5 best new hotels in Canada

Rivalry on the ice.Rhetoric from Washington.

You’d think our relationship with our neighbors up north would be wearing thin.But that’s just not the case — and it’s no secret why.In the final quarter of 2025 alone, Americans crossed the border 4.7 million times and spent $3.4 billion.

That’s a lot of maple syrup, moose tchotchkes and ice wine.Many of those crossings were day trips — but more and more Americans are saying, “Oh, Canada!” and rediscovering how easy, beautiful and affordable a holiday up north can be.In response, a bevy of new hotels are opening across Canada to cater to the US dollar — with nearly 40 anticipated to open in 2026 alone.From a love letter to modern art in Montreal to the rebirth of a family-owned Banff inn, here are five of the best, new Canadian hotels worth discovering right now.Vancouver postcards don’t feature Burnaby.

But on the plus side, this vibrant suburb isn’t burdened by cruise ship crowds despite being just 20 minutes from the harbor via the Expo Line.Plus, thanks to the Hyatt Place Vancouver/Metrotown that opened in May, you can enjoy all the perks of a four-star property without paying a waterfront premium.

With rates starting around $220 USD per night, it’s cheaper than a room with a shared bathroom in a downtown hostel.The 159-key hotel even has a $10 USD breakfast buffet, served daily in SoBu Social, the on-site Pan-Asian restaurant.Choose from 15 styles of rooms spread across the first 10 floors of a new 48-story tower.

Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with city views.And if the airline loses your luggage, simply walk across the street to British Columbia’s largest mall, Metropolis at Metrotown.

Pets pay just $36 USD per stay (dog beds and bowls are complimentary), the fitness center is open 24/7, and with all the money you’re saving by not staying downtown, you can splurge on an Uber Black to the airport.That said, the hotel is also just steps from a SkyTrain station.Don’t judge...