Atlantic Canada’s Hottest Hotels for 2019
Boasting spectacular landscapes, incredible fresh produce and a plethora of natural wonders, there are plenty of memorable experiences on offer to visitors to Atlantic Canada. The region is blessed with some incredible hotels that offer the chance to truly immerse yourself in the provinces of New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island – here are some of the best for 2019:
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Quirpon Lighthouse Inn
A unique island experience on the edge of a continent
Located on a deserted island on the northern-most tip of Newfoundland, the Quirpon Lighthouse Inn provides a quintessential experience of lighthouse life in a stunning coastal location perfect for whale and iceberg-watching. The fully restored 1922 light-keeper’s home, a registered heritage building, features ten beautiful rooms at the base of a still-operating lighthouse looking out over the Atlantic Ocean.
Located on the shores of the province’s famous ‘iceberg alley’, the Inn is one of the best places in the world for viewing icebergs as they are carried south on the Labrador Current. Its location at the tip of Newfoundland means that a good year can see the last melting iceberg as late as autumn! The island is also a popular feeding spot for numerous marine animals, with whales a frequent sight. Featuring a heated, indoor whale-watching station on site, there are few better places to watch for Humpback, Minke and more than 20 other species of marine mammal – with the inn even delivering refreshments if you don’t want to tear yourself away!
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New Brunswick’s Algonquin Resort
A seaside escape in Canada’s historic icon
Since opening its doors to guests on the 28th June 1889, New Brunswick’s Algonquin Resort has welcomed royalty, Prime Ministers and even Stephen King, who visited the hotel for inspiration when writing the novel, The Shining. Celebrating its 130th anniversary this year, the historic Algonquin Resort remains an ideal base to explore the delightful coastal town of Saint Andrews, discover the rich marine life of the Bay of Fundy, or to just unwind and enjoy the cooling breezes of the Passamaquoddy Bay.
With meticulously designed rooms and suites provide all the comforts of home, the distinctive building also houses elegant ballrooms, beautiful gardens and a full-service spa including indoor and outdoor pools. With history in every corner and the legacy of its illustrious guests apparent from the warm welcome from staff, there are few better places for a memorable stay in one of the region’s favourite coastal towns.
Nova Scotia’s Fox Harb’r Resort
Enjoy a taste of Nova Scotia at this luxury sustainable resort
Set on Nova Scotia’s spectacular North Shore coast, Fox Harb’r Resort combines 5* luxury with sustainable local hospitality and plenty of activities to make the most of the great outdoors on its doorstep. A commitment to local flavours and sustainability means that it’s well worth working up an appetite after a round of championship golf by the sea or leisurely hike through the grounds of this spacious resort.
No visit to Fox Harb’r Resort is complete without exploring the stunning grounds and coastline. Take to the calm waters of Fox Harbour Bay to spot seals and even porpoises, best experienced in the resort’s sit-inside sea kayaks or newly available SUP paddle boards, or stay on dry land for horse riding, mountain biking and segway adventures. Making the most of its 1,100-acre grounds, the resort has recently added bee hives and its own vineyard, while all the seafood served at Fox Harb’r is Ocean Wise® certified. Join an authentic Nova Scotia Lobster Boil, accompanied by garden-fresh vegetables, all washed down with local craft beer or wine, for the perfect experience of this picturesque province.
Prince Edward Island’s Inn at Bay Fortune
A grand summer home fit for a feast
Run by superstar chef Michael Smith and his wife Chastity, the Inn at Bay Fortune is becoming one of Canada’s leading culinary tourism destinations. Set in grounds featuring a 8-acre organic farm, aromatic herb garden and a purpose-built fire kitchen, eating here is a truly unforgettable farm-to-fork experience. New for 2019 is the Fire Garden – an interactive display of outdoor cooking techniques, featuring an oyster fire put, a smokehouse, mussel cauldron and grill.
The garden forms part of the FireWorks Feast experience – a nightly edible voyage of discovery that begins with a tour of the inn’s farm and gardens, and includes oyster-tasting, local drinks and a daily-changing menu of home-grown and local produce served family-style at long, wooden tables overlooking the bay. Based at what was the impressive summer home of a Broadway playwright, and containing beautiful rooms and access to walking trails, local beaches and nearby attractions, the Inn at Bay Fortune is the ideal base to get a real taste of the produce and landscapes of Prince Edward Island.