These Are The Top 10 Spots In Canada That Canadians Want To Visit Before The End Of 2021

Are they on your bucket list too?👇

Managing Editor, Canada

While non-essential travel is not recommended in Canada right now, that isn't stopping some Canadians from looking forward to the future and planning potential trips for the end of 2021.

Research by travel company Expedia has found that there are ten destinations in particular that Canadians are researching for "post-pandemic" vacations in Canada.

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The list, which was shared with Narcity, was compiled by ranking Canadian travellers' most common hotel searches for dates from October 1, 2021, through December 31, 2021.

It was the Alberta town of Banff that took the top spot, closely followed by nearby Canmore in second place and Whistler, B.C., in third.

Big cities Toronto and Vancouver round off the list's top five, while Niagara Falls, Jasper, Victoria, Montreal and Quebec City are also ranked in the country's top ten.

Although some provinces have shut their borders to non-essential travel, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently expressed confidence that travel could restart as early as summer 2021, as long as "everything goes well."

Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Managing Editor

    Helena Hanson (she/her) is the Managing Editor of Canada for Narcity and MTL Blog, where she brings her expertise in dreamy, aspirational travel journalism to life. A first-class graduate of Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Helena has a passion for inspiring readers to discover the magic in their own backyards. Originally from the U.K., Helena has spent years uncovering hidden gems and must-see destinations across countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and more. Having lived in both Canada and Australia, she's become a seasoned expert in off-the-beaten-path adventures and bucket-list experiences that don't break the bank. Whether she's writing about things to do in Ottawa, Montreal, or her favourite spot—Disney World—Helena hopes to leave readers dreaming of their next adventure.
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