Luxury Adventures in Atlantic Canada
The beautiful region of Atlantic Canada is made up of four incredible provinces: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and the vast Newfoundland and Labrador. The iconic hotels, lighthouses and ‘glampsites’ are all located in the magnificent natural wilderness of Atlantic Canada – a region home to fragrant forests, warm, sandy beaches, magical waterfalls, and formidable icebergs. Against the backdrop of these natural wonders, these properties are all designed with nature in mind, connecting every guest to a world of luxurious and inspiring natural beauty. From lighthouses dotted along iceberg alley, iconic hotels with healing saltwater baths, luxurious domes under starlit skies and grand holiday homes of oil tycoons, below is a roundup of some of the region’s most spectacular and luxurious properties.
NEW BRUNSWICK
An Iconic Hotel in a Classic Canadian Seaside Town
The Algonquin Resort is Saint Andrews’ first seaside hotel, having originally opened in 1889 and welcoming Canada’s holidaying elite to its iconic location. An original ‘wellness retreat’, The Algonquin’s best-known attraction were its saltwater baths. Saltwater was pumped from Passamaquoddy Bay to the hotel and guests would fill up their bathtubs with the water, which was said to have healing properties. In addition to the saltwater baths, the air offered by the Bay of Fundy was said to be so fresh and restorative that even hay fever sufferers could find relief during their stay. With its iconic Tudor architecture, the hotel is one of the province’s most well-known properties (there is even a theory that the hotel inspired Stephen King when he wrote The Shining). With sumptuous suites, incredible dining, a wonderful spa, and an award-winning golf course, the Algonquin offers unparalleled elegance in one of North America’s most historic towns.
https://www.algonquinresort.com/
A Slice of Glamping Heaven in New Brunswick
Cielo means heaven and these beautiful domes offer one of the most breathtaking ways to sleep under a starlit sky. Nestled in lush forests in the Maritime province of New Brunswick, these domes are for nature lovers and couples looking for a romantic retreat. Open all seasons, guests can enjoy the long evenings and epic sunsets of summer to the frosty winter wonderlands of the colder months. Situated in the Acadian Peninsula, the property offers fresh oysters to guests upon check in and guests can even do a “SUP and shuck” adventure out in the picturesque bay – a must visit for those that love the raw luxury of the natural world.
https://www.glampingcielo.com/
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Futuristic Luxury in the Heart of Iceberg Territory
Ultra-modern luxury in an 18th century fishing village, Fogo Island Inn is a futuristic interpretation of traditional fishing architecture and a dramatic retreat off the northern coast of Newfoundland. Located on ‘one of the four corners of the earth’ the property is made up of 29 contemporary suites, all with astounding views of the turbulent Atlantic Ocean, rocky coastline and even the odd iceberg floating by. Furnishings and décor are intrinsically linked with the Fogo community, with handmade patchwork quilts, local woodwork and art created by the village’s talented painters. Loved by celebrities looking for a discreet escape, the spectacular Fogo Island Inn offers a heavy dose of remote luxury with a compassionate and heart-warming community story behind the spectacular glamour.
http://www.fogoislandinn.ca/b/suites-rates
Wake Up to Whales and Icebergs from your Very Own Lighthouse
Quirpon (pronounced kar-poon) offers a unique island experience at a 1922 light-keeper’s home on the shores of ‘Iceberg Alley’. Quirpon Lighthouse Inn features ten beautiful rooms at the base of a still-operating lighthouse and is one of the most magnificent locations in Canada to watch elusive marine wildlife. Whales are constant companions off the shores of Quirpon and experts ascribe this phenomenon to the underwater topography and ample food supply. In addition to Humpbacks and Minke – the presence of which is virtually inevitable – guests may spot as many as 27 more species, including Orca. This array of whale life can be observed from the lighthouse’s heated, indoor whale watching station, making this an incredibly luxurious pit stop for animal lovers.
https://www.linkumtours.com/quirpon-lighthouse-inn
NOVA SCOTIA
NEW luxurious boutique hotel in the heart of Halifax
Set to open in 2021, Muir Hotel is a unique and distinctive boutique hotel that will be the centerpiece of the new Queen’s Marque district on the historic Halifax waterfront. Designed by Nova Scotia’s celebrated architect Brian MacKay-Lyons, the hotel’s contemporary design will honour traditional material and craftsmanship. The hotel will offer 110 bespoke rooms offering comfort and serenity and with finely crafted furniture, inspired by a modern east coast aesthetic. The hotels amenities will include refined regional dining, a wellness centre with an array of fitness equipment, a cold plunge and hydrotherapy pools as well as a halotherapy salt room, a guest-accessed only art gallery and even a private speak easy.
Wild Luxury with a Focus on Sustainability
Trout Point Lodge offers its guests luxury adventure travel, guided stargazing, and other ecotourism vacations from its secluded location in the heart of the Tobeatic Wilderness in southwestern Nova Scotia. Travellers can enjoy renowned locally inspired cuisine, canoeing & kayaking, expert-guided star gazing, geo-tours, forest bathing, cooking classes, an outdoor barrel sauna & wood-fired hot tub, hiking trails, and nature walks amidst wilderness splendour in one of Atlantic Canada’s most celebrated resorts. An unparalleled place for relaxation & enjoyment of the outdoors, this 5-star resort’s 100-acre wooded estate borders the remote Tobeatic Wilderness Area & the waters of the beautiful Tusket & Napier Rivers, yet lies an easy drive from scenic French Acadian villages, historic seafaring ports, stunning beaches, & Bay of Fundy seacoasts.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
A Spectacular Holiday Mansion Built by an Oil Tycoon
Once the holiday home of an oil tycoon, Dalvay by the Sea is Prince Edward Island’s most spectacular hotel. The house was built in 1895 by Alexander MacDonald, a wealthy businessman and one-time president of Standard Oil Company with John D. Rockefeller. Romantic and tranquil, the Queen Anne revival overlooks a geese-filled lake, is a short walk from the white, sandy beaches of the PEI National Park and was a stop on Prince William and Kate Middleton’s royal honeymoon tour in 2011. The luxurious hotel is also one of the island’s very best stops for a fabulous supper – the team of talented chefs focus on high-quality modern cuisine, with an emphasis on highlighting the island’s many fresh and local offerings from the land and sea.
https://www.dalvaybythesea.com/
A Culinary Hotspot at Prince Edward Island’s Most Luxurious Inn
This chic inn sits within a 48-acre heritage country estate in Bay Fortune, Prince Edward Island. After a recent renovation, the hotel offers stylish guestrooms with a blend of contemporary design and carefully selected antiques. This legendary country inn is home to 15 stylish guest rooms and Chef Michael Smith’s unique FireWorks Feast. One of the most spectacular locations for supper, guests can enjoy the day’s harvest from the Inn’s organic farm, herb gardens and the best of Prince Edward Island’s culinary artisans. Prepared over live fires, the meal is shared family-style at long feast tables overlooking breathtaking Bay Fortune.