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A stunning new wellness destination overlooking glacier-blue waters? A beachy getaway with white sand, design-forward stays and stand-out restaurants?
It’s official: two Canadian destinations have made the coveted Time Out list of best places to travel in 2026, and we're revealing all the details.
Check out the full list here.
From South Africa to Sydney, our Time Out editors are seasoned explorers with a knack for sniffing out the next big thing in travel.
In 2026, they’re pointing us toward UNESCO’s upcoming World Book Capital in Morocco, a fresh thermal wellness hotspot in the Canadian Rockies, untouched beach towns in Brazil, and plenty more hidden gems.
Consider this your ultimate guide to the year’s must-visit destinations—with insider tips on how to make each trip unforgettable.
Where are the best places to travel in 2026?
The Canadian Rockies ranked number one on the list of best places to travel in 2026.
Chosen for cutting-edge wellness, BASIN Glacial Waters opened in 2025 on Lake Louise after two decades in the making.
Designed by Matteo Thun, the sleek spa offers thermal bathing with hot stones, cold plunges, and a Finnish sauna featuring traditional Aufguss rituals.
With breathtaking views of the Rockies and a chance to plunge into icy Lake Louise afterward, it’s a truly unforgettable wellness experience.
For a limited time in summer 2026, you can journey to the heart of the Canadian Rockies and experience two incredible destinations on Rocky Mountaineer's newest route, Passage to the Peaks.
Check out: I took a bucket list train ride through the Canadian Rockies and here's what it was really like
Next up: Prince Edward County came in at number 17 on the coveted list of 19 global destinations.
Once under-the-radar, Ontario’s Prince Edward County has evolved from cottage country to a must-visit Canadian beach escape.
Think white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, design-forward stays, standout restaurants, buzzing cultural spots, and over 40 local small-batch wineries.
Read more: How to spend a weekend in Prince Edward County
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