The winter destinations defining Canadian travel this season
Key Takeaways
- Canadians are continuing to embrace domestic winter travel, with the Most Wishlisted cabin and chalet stays concentrated in Ontario and Quebec.
- Less frequented Canadian destinations—from Comox-Strathcona, B.C. to Saint-Sauveur, Quebec—are seeing a surge in searches as travellers look for fresh winter alternatives.
- Mexico leads international travel interest, with its coastal cities ranking among the top searched destinations for sun‑seeking Canadians. Additional leading destinations include Tokyo, Cartagena, and Paris.
Key Takeaways
- Canadians are continuing to embrace domestic winter travel, with the Most Wishlisted cabin and chalet stays concentrated in Ontario and Quebec.
- Less frequented Canadian destinations—from Comox-Strathcona, B.C. to Saint-Sauveur, Quebec—are seeing a surge in searches as travellers look for fresh winter alternatives.
- Mexico leads international travel interest, with its coastal cities ranking among the top searched destinations for sun‑seeking Canadians. Additional leading destinations include Tokyo, Cartagena, and Paris.
This winter, Canadians are continuing to embrace the rise in domestic travel, rediscovering the beauty, variety, and charm waiting right in their own backyard. From snow-dusted mountain towns to forested hideaways, travellers are choosing winter getaways that feel both familiar and fresh—and sometimes just a short drive away.
Whether it’s a ski cabin steps from the slopes or a cozy chalet tucked away in cottage country, Canadians are turning to Airbnb to plan their winter escapes.
Revealing Canada’s most wishlisted cozy winter cabins
Some of the most wishlisted cabin and chalet stays on Airbnb this winter include1:
- Magical TreeHouse I Hot Tub, Fireplace, Pets OK – Huntsville, Ontario
- King I Heated Floors I Ski-in I Spa I Light – Sainte-Côme, Quebec
- For the Adventurer: A True Off-Grid Escape – Creemore, Ontario
- HyggeHaus—sleek snuggly secluded ski-in/out cabin – Eagle Lake, Ontario
- “The Guesthouse” – Crowsnest Pass, Alberta
- Muskoka A-Frame + HOT TUB | Arrowhead | 4-Seasons – Huntsville, Ontario
- Chalet L’Enchanteur | Lakefront • SPA • 6 ch. • 3SDB – Sainte-Côme, Quebec
- Buffalo Ranch & Guest House – Golden, British Columbia
- Element Tremblant – 6 Minutes from the Ski Slopes – Lac-Supérieur, Quebec
- Peaceful Paradise Barn w/Starlink & Sauna – Birch Cove, Alberta
Hidden gems: Surging under-the-radar domestic travel destinations this winter
While classic winter favourites like Whistler, Banff, and Mont-Tremblant continue to draw travellers year after year, Canadians are also seeking out more quiet, under-the-radar destinations across the country. From mountainous alpine outposts to picturesque villages on the St. Lawrence River, these spots are seeing a surge of interest this winter—offering a fresh take on cold-weather travel2:
- Revelstoke, British Columbia
- Petite-Riviere-Saint-Francois, Quebec
- Osoyoos, British Columbia
- Comox-Strathcona, British Columbia
- Saint-Sauveur, Quebec
Winter escapes: Top international destinations for Canadians
For travellers looking beyond Canada’s borders, interest spans the globe—from the vibrant streets of Tokyo to the historic charm of Paris and the beaches of Brazil. Even with this global mix, Mexico stands out as a top searched favourite, with its beloved coastal cities consistently drawing the most attention from Canadians craving sun‑soaked escapes. The top international winter travel destinations include3:
- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- Playa del Carmen, Mexico
- Tokyo, Japan
- Cartagena, Colombia
- Bucerías, Mexico
- Paris, France
- Panama City, Panama
- Rome, Italy
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Cancún, Mexico