The most luxurious things to do in Canada in 2026 are a private helicopter flight over the Rocky Mountains, a night in a luxury tent at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort and dinner above Toronto at the CN Tower. This guide covers 20 high-end experiences from coast to coast, with dates and prices checked where we could, and clearly marked estimates where we could not.
Canada has about four people per square kilometre, so privacy is easy to buy. That space is also why film crews keep coming.
| # | Experience | Where | Best time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dine at the CN Tower 360 Restaurant | Toronto, ON | Year-round |
| 2 | See orcas by seaplane | Haro Strait, BC | Late spring to early fall |
| 3 | Notre-Dame Basilica and the AURA light show | Montreal, QC | Year-round |
| 4 | Luxury tent camping | Clayoquot Sound, BC | May to September |
| 5 | National Bank Open tennis | Toronto / Montreal | August |
| 6 | Fallsview Casino Resort | Niagara Falls, ON | Year-round |
| 7 | Butchart Gardens | Brentwood Bay, BC | Spring and summer |
| 8 | Kayaking from Brentwood Bay Resort | Saanich Inlet, BC | Summer |
| 9 | Stratford Festival | Stratford, ON | Spring to fall |
| 10 | Canadian Grand Prix | Montreal, QC | Late May (2026) |
| 11 | Heli-skiing and private lodges | The Rockies | Winter |
| 12 | Mountain-top wedding | The Rockies | Summer and fall |
| 13 | Helicopter tour of the Rockies | Alberta / BC | Summer |
| 14 | Stay at Chateau Lake Louise | Banff National Park, AB | Summer and winter |
| 15 | Premium seats at the Calgary Stampede | Calgary, AB | July |
| 16 | Shop in Old Quebec | Quebec City, QC | Year-round |
| 17 | Skate the Rideau Canal | Ottawa, ON | January to early March |
| 18 | Stadium-view hotel room | Toronto, ON | Baseball season |
| 19 | Dinner at Skylon Tower | Niagara Falls, ON | Year-round |
| 20 | Wake up beside the falls | Niagara Falls, ON | Year-round |
What are the most luxurious things to do in Canada?
We ordered these by how hard the experience is to get anywhere else and how much privacy you can buy. Entries 20 to 1 run from accessible to exceptional.
20. Wake up next to Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is made up of three waterfalls: the American Falls, the Bridal Veil Falls and the Horseshoe Falls. The Horseshoe Falls, the largest, lie mostly in Ontario.
Several hotels on the Canadian side offer falls-view rooms, and prices swing widely by season. Ask for a high floor facing the Horseshoe Falls.
19. Dine at Skylon Tower
Skylon Tower looks straight at the falls from 775 feet above the base of the falls. Its Yellow Bug elevators climb in about 52 seconds, and there are indoor and outdoor observation decks.
The revolving dining room turns a full circle about once an hour. Book at night, when the falls are lit.
18. Watch baseball from your hotel bed at Rogers Centre
The Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel is built into the Rogers Centre, home of the Toronto Blue Jays. It reportedly has around 70 rooms that look onto the field, so you can watch a game from the room.
Request a field-view room when you book, because they sell out on game days.
17. Skate the Rideau Canal
The Rideau Canal Skateway in Ottawa runs 7.8 km and is billed as the world’s largest skating rink. It is free to use and usually open from January to early March, depending on the weather.
The ice stayed shut in 2023 and barely opened in 2024 because winters were too warm, so check conditions before you book.
16. Shop in Old Quebec
Old Quebec is one of the oldest settled areas in North America and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk the walled streets for boutiques, galleries and restaurants.
The department store Simons has traded in Quebec City since 1840.
15. Sit in premium seats at the Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede is a ten-day rodeo and festival held each July in Alberta. Premium grandstand seats and hospitality packages put you near the action with food and a bar.
Book months ahead, because the best seats near the chutes go first.
14. Stay at Chateau Lake Louise
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise sits on the shore of Lake Louise in Banff National Park.
Ask for a lake-view room. In winter the lake becomes an outdoor skating rink.
13. See the Rocky Mountains by helicopter
The Rockies run for more than 4,800 kilometres across North America. A helicopter tour is the quickest way to see glaciers and ice fields, with flights from Calgary and Canmore.
Operators can add a mountain-top picnic or a landing near a glacier. Kananaskis is gentler, with lakes and parks, while the Icefields area has the glaciers.
12. Get married at the top of the Rockies
Operators offer helicopter elopements in the Rockies with an officiant, a photographer and a pilot. For a larger ceremony, choose a lodge at the foot of the mountains.
Keep the guest list tiny if you fly, because helicopter seats are limited.
11. Ski the Rockies, the luxurious way
Check into a ski lodge near Banff, Lake Louise or Whistler and book a private instructor on day one. Heli-skiing operators fly small groups to untracked slopes.
Take a guided first run if you are new to powder. Safety comes before the view.
10. Watch Formula 1 in Montreal
The Canadian Grand Prix runs at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. In 2026 it moved to a late-May date, May 22 to 24, as part of the calendar reshuffle.
The race weekend takes over downtown, especially around Rue Sainte-Catherine. For the full guide, see how to watch Formula 1 exclusively and our look at why Formula 1 is so expensive.
9. Attend the Stratford Festival
The Stratford Festival has run in Stratford, Ontario since 1953 and is one of North America’s largest classical theatre festivals. Seasons run from spring into fall, with Shakespeare and musicals.
Choose seats close to the stage for the best view of the performers.
8. Kayak from Brentwood Bay Resort
Brentwood Bay Resort and Spa is an adults-only oceanfront property on Saanich Inlet, with kayaks, a marina and a spa. It is a short distance from Butchart Gardens.
The area is also close to wineries around Victoria.
7. Walk Butchart Gardens
Butchart Gardens near Victoria is a display garden of roughly 55 acres and a National Historic Site of Canada, designated in 2004. The Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden and Mediterranean Garden are its main areas.
Visit in spring and summer for the best bloom.
6. Splurge at Fallsview Casino Resort
Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls is one of Canada’s biggest gaming resorts, with theatre, restaurants and a hotel inside. Published counts run to about 3,000 slot machines and 130 table games, so check current numbers before you go.
Loyalty club members can get valet parking, lounge access and event invitations.
5. Watch the National Bank Open
The tournament formerly known as the Rogers Cup is now the National Bank Open, a combined event played in Toronto and Montreal each August. In 2026 the women play in Toronto and the men in Montreal.
Look for hospitality packages that include premium seats and meet-and-greet sessions.
4. Camp in luxury on Vancouver Island
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort near Tofino has 25 tents, each with a private bathroom or one just outside, heating and full service. The 2026 season ran from late May to late September.
Rates are all-inclusive and, by our estimate, run to roughly CAD 3,000 a night in peak season, so ask the resort for a current quote.
3. Visit Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal
Notre-Dame Basilica opened in 1829 and is one of Canada’s best-known churches, with Gothic Revival design and bright interior colours. The basilica lists a combined sightseeing visit and AURA show from about CAD 43.50.
The AURA light and music show can be booked on its own or as a combo, and prices change by date, so check the basilica’s site.
2. See orcas by seaplane at Haro Strait
From Vancouver, a seaplane takes roughly half an hour to reach Haro Strait, where orcas feed. Flights give an angle you cannot get from a boat.
Orcas are most reliable from late spring into fall, when salmon pass through the strait.
1. Dine at the CN Tower 360 Restaurant
The CN Tower was the world’s tallest freestanding structure from 1975 until 2007. It is no longer the tallest, yet it still defines Toronto’s skyline.
The LookOut sits above 1,100 feet, and the Glass Floor lets you look straight down. The 360 Restaurant is a revolving dining room with a Canadian wine list.
FAQ
What is the most luxurious thing to do in Canada?
A helicopter flight over the Rockies or a stay at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort are the top choices. Both give you privacy and wilderness at once.
When is the best time to visit Canada for luxury travel?
Summer suits the Rockies, Vancouver Island and Niagara. Winter is for skiing, and January to early March for skating the Rideau Canal when it is open.
Is the Canadian Grand Prix in June?
Not in 2026. It moved to May 22 to 24 in Montreal.
How much does Clayoquot Wilderness Resort cost?
We estimate roughly CAD 3,000 a night, all-inclusive, in peak season. The resort sets its own seasonal prices and does not list nightly rates publicly, so ask for a quote.
What changed from the earlier version of this list?
We updated the Grand Prix date, the tennis tournament name, Rideau Canal rules and admission prices, and replaced Lake Ontario fishing with Chateau Lake Louise.
How we put this list together
We checked dates, venue facts and published prices against official and reference pages in October 2026. Prices marked as estimates are ours and can change, so confirm before you book.
Last updated: October 2026.
