Best Family Friendly Hotels in Canada

Since first opening its doors in 1989, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler has become a landmark hotel. Standing proudly in the shadow of the Blackcomb Mountain with ski in and out access, it’s located in the town’s Upper Village, just a few minutes away from the centre. The prestigious property is one of 20 Fairmont Hotels in the country and was designed in a chateau-style. Be sure to enjoy some pamper time at Vida Spa and tuck into juicy steaks or seafood at the Grill Rooms. 519 rooms are spread across 12 floors, with 41 interconnecting rooms available. There are heated indoor and outdoor pools, with the heated cedar hot tub a real treat apres-ski.

Over a century old, this Grande Dame looks out from its perch among the snowcapped trees. Its architect was inspired by Scottish baronial castles and the building has since become a National Historic Site. The enormous resort accommodates 757 rooms, including one, two and three-bedroom suites, a championship golf course, tennis courts, shops, the Willow Stream Spa, a fitness and aquatic centre, a bowling alley, an outward bounds kids’ club, multiple restaurants, two bars and a Biergarten. The lavish establishment is pet-friendly, has a ski school and runs a shuttle to the slopes during the winter months.

This is the only all-suite resort in town, a modern take on the traditional chalet, where pine and stone blend with contemporary lines. Mountain gondolas are right outside, with the village centre steps away. The Westin has its own Starbucks onsite, grill and sushi restaurants and a sophisticated lounge. Guests can shop at the resort’s varied range of boutiques, hire equipment, make use of a complimentary ski valet, swim in the indoor-outdoor pool and relax with over 75 different treatments at the Avello Spa and Health Club. Studios through to two-bedroom apartments are available, in a total of 419 suites, all with their own kitchens.

Those searching for a home from home in Whistler can book one of the Four Seasons’ private residences with a pool and concierge service. Or choose one of the guest rooms – all offer five-star service and amenities, feature wood interiors, gas fireplaces, L’Occitane toiletries and balconies or terraces. The pet-friendly hotel has a AAA Four Diamond award and its spa is widely believed to be one of the best in Canada. Steam rises from the outdoor pool and hot tub, open throughout the year and there are three excellent eateries.

It is one of the most elegant hotels in the city with 5-star services, a variety of amenities and in-house facilities. The hotel’s unique features like the 250-seat cinema, 56-seat screening room, rooftop swimming pool, tri-level rooftop Skybar, indoor tennis courts, TechnoGym, spa and wellness centre with yoga studios, Kandy Gallery by Neil Dankoff and so much more to enjoy. The rooms are well set, impressively decorated and with comfortable beds and fast WiFi connection.

If you are a wine and cuisine fanatic, Four Seasons is your go-to hotel. This modernly designed and spacious facility is located in Yorkville quarter. You can enjoy French cuisine and wine at their Café Boulud. The hotel has other facilities like a spa and wellness centre and yoga studio. You will also enjoy top-class room service, WiFi and expansive city views from your suite. There are several places to visit, including, Niagara Peninsula where you can view the beautiful Niagara Falls, enjoy some adventure at the CN Tower and shop at the district’s boutiques, galleries and high-end stores.

The Ritz Carlton is well known for its 5-star amenities. But, before you enjoy Ritz Carlton’s facilities, you will love their glass façade and interior nature décor of modern materials and art collections from across Canada that speaks of luxury and beauty. The hotel is equipped with luxury beds in their spacious guest rooms and suites, distinguished dining with the best Italian Cuisine and Cheese curve, conference rooms and Toronto’s largest ballroom, a spa, and a fitness centre with top-level equipment that is available 24 hours. There is complimentary wi-fi, floor-to-ceiling length windows, large bathrooms decorated with Portuguese marble stones, an entirely stocked bar with a refrigerator and many more amenities.