From floating lodges and flying theatres to bioluminescent kayaking and grizzly bear safaris, Canada is stacking its travel deck as Rendez-vous Canada 2025 kicks off.
Karryon is live on the ground in Winnipeg to deal you the highlights. With every province and territory putting fresh cards on the table, here’s your cheat sheet to what’s new, what’s coming, and what travel professionals should have on their radar.
Alberta
Everwild Canmore (Opening 2025): Canmore’s first Nordic spa, developed by Basecamp Resorts, promises year-round appeal for wellness travellers. The 43,000 sq. ft. outdoor facility attached to MTN House will offer hydrotherapy circuits and on-site dining, ideal for clients seeking a premium après-ski or summer escape experience.
Basin Glacial Waters (Summer 2025): Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is enhancing its wellness offering with a thermal spa experience rooted in hydrotherapy rituals. Expect steam rooms, saunas and pools, accessible only to hotel guests, perfect for premium clients after a high-end nature retreat.
Ice Odyssey (Launching May 2025): Pursuit’s newest small-group tour uses futuristic all-terrain vehicles to explore lesser-visited areas of the Athabasca Glacier. With a strong sustainability message and a NASA tie-in, it’s ideal for curious and conscious travellers.
Banff Park Lodge (Mid-2025): One of Banff’s largest downtown hotels is in the midst of a full-scale upgrade, with all 211 guestrooms, select dining venues and shared spaces getting a modern refresh. Completion is expected by mid-2025, giving agents a newly polished product to offer clients seeking central access to Banff National Park.
British Columbia
Revelstoke Mountain Highline (Summer 2025): Located at the top of the Revelation Gondola, this adrenaline-meets-scenery attraction includes a 75-metre suspension bridge, cliff walk and panoramic viewing platform. Target thrill-seeking FITs and nature lovers.
Squamish Canyon (Summer 2025): A new rainforest boardwalk experience developed in partnership with the Squamish Nation. Offers immersive Indigenous storytelling, artisan showcases and local food, positioning it well for culturally curious travellers.
Wahous Wilderness Lodge (Opening 2026): Owned by the Ahousaht Nation, this 126-acre resort in Quait Bay offers floating lodge accommodation, spa treatments, and nature trails. Off-season wellness programming makes it a year-round opportunity.
Toba Bears & Wilderness Tour (Aug–Oct 2025): A full-day experience operated by Homalco Wildlife & Cultural Tours and Klahoose Coastal Adventures, combining grizzly bear viewing with coastal scenery and cultural insights. Departures from Campbell River.
Manitoba
Hayes River Expedition (Summer 2025): This 14-day rail-to-canoe journey with Metis owned and operated Wild Loon Adventure Company retraces a historic Hudson Bay fur-trade route, with guests paddling from Thompson to York Factory and returning by airboat. A rare, immersive backcountry option for seasoned adventurers.
Hyatt Centric Downtown Winnipeg (2025/26): Set to open near the Exchange District and Canada Life Centre, this lifestyle hotel will cater to urban travellers looking for boutique-style stays with city access.
PerLodge Tiny Home Stay (2025): Guests participating in the acclaimed Perlage Indigenous beading workshop, operated by Borealis Beading just north of Winnipeg, can now stay overnight in a handcrafted micro-lodge. Designed to deepen cultural immersion, the new tiny home stay offers a comfortable, purpose-built option for travellers engaging with Métis artistry and community.
New Brunswick
Wolastoq Paddling Network (2025–27): This new trail system, part of Fredericton’s River Access Initiative, connects Blue Trails along the Wolastoq (St. John River) with local tourism and hospitality. Highlights include new accessible docks and an interactive planning platform.
Estrella Glamping Bubbles (Spring 2025): Four designer glamping domes on the Acadian Peninsula near a popular coastal cycling trail. Designed for slow travel and romantic getaways.
2nd Wind Cycle E-Bike Tours (2025): Guided e-bike tours through Fundy Trail Provincial Park, offering active options for eco-conscious travellers.
Newfoundland & Labrador
Great Coastal Trail (Expected 2026): A massive 850km trail network connecting Gros Morne National Park with L’Anse aux Meadows. Phase one opens next year, with multi-use access for hikers, cyclists and snowshoers.
Rocky Harbour Trail (2025): A 5.8km trail catering to intermediate hikers, improving access to natural landmarks.
Red Bay National Historic Site upgrades (June 2025): $3.6 million in new interpretive exhibits exploring Basque whaling history and Indigenous heritage.
Northwest Territories
Expanded international access (Through 2026): International travellers can now reach the region more easily via major Canadian gateways like Toronto and Vancouver. While Qantas isn’t flying direct, increased capacity to Vancouver makes the NWT more accessible for Australians.
Saliqmiut Centre for Arts (Opening 2026): The first performance and cultural facility in the Western Arctic, located in Tuktoyaktuk. Features include a sod-house-inspired theatre and Indigenous art displays.
Blachford Lake Lodge (Upgrades through 2025): Under new ownership by Arctic Kingdom, the northern lights lodge is getting ensuite bathrooms and modernised guest spaces.
Nova Scotia
North Star Hotel & Restaurant (June 2025): A boutique ocean-view property near Fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island, with a seafood-focused restaurant and regional focus.
Bioluminescent Sea Kayaking (Summer 2025): Launched by Cape LaHave Adventures on the South Shore, this guided nighttime paddle lets guests experience glowing waters caused by marine micro-organisms.
Wallace River Dome Retreat (2025): Geodesic domes with private hot tubs and dark-sky stargazing. Also includes animal encounters. Ideal for glamping clients seeking nature and novelty.
Nunavut
North of North Season 2 (Filming Summer 2025): A popular Indigenous-led drama series showcasing Inuit culture is back filming in Iqaluit. Travel tie-ins expected.
Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre (2030–32): A landmark project to house 200,000+ Inuit art pieces, currently stored in southern Canada.
Unikkaarvik Visitors Centre (Now Open): Renovated with enhanced cultural exhibits, this Iqaluit hub offers travellers deeper understanding of local heritage.
Ontario
Niagara Takes Flight (Summer 2025): A new immersive ride experience replacing Niagara’s former 4D theatre. It will offer cinematic flyover views of the Niagara River corridor, the Falls, and local landmarks.
Wander the Spa (Opened Jan 2025): Ontario’s first lakefront Nordic spa, located in Prince Edward County. Adds wellness appeal to the resort’s all-season cottage offerings.
AlpenFury (2025): Canada’s Wonderland introduces its most extreme coaster yet—boasting nine inversions, record speeds, and pyrotechnic effects.
Prince Edward Island
Confederation Centre of the Arts Redevelopment (2026): A $65 million project that will expand year-round cultural programming and launch a new leadership institute.
Province House Reopening (Late 2025): Key upgrades for sustainability and accessibility including geothermal energy, braille signage and AV-guided interpretation.
Flair Airlines: Toronto–Charlottetown (April–Oct 2025): New 3x weekly service. And Porter Airlines: Toronto–Charlottetown (June–Sept 2025): Adds 4x weekly frequency, boosting connectivity.
Quebec
Montréal Bungee (Spring 2025): Canada’s tallest urban bungee jump (210 feet) launches at Quai des Convoyeurs with custom night lighting.
Hôtel SonoLux (June 2025): 36-room hotel in Old Montréal where guests interact with sound and light installations—pitched as an immersive arts retreat.
Du Fleuve St. Lawrence Excursions (2025): Small-boat safaris reveal Quebec’s river-based fjords, whale sites and coastal fishing villages.
Saskatchewan
Water’s Edge Tipi Village (June 2025): Sustainable glamping by Waterhen Lake First Nation at Greig Lake. Combines nature with Indigenous storytelling.
Geodesic Dome Planetarium (2026): Opening at Dakota Dunes Resort with eco-tourism and year-round stargazing appeal.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park (Target 2028): Bison have been reintroduced and plans for UNESCO World Heritage status are underway. Australia’s Indigenous tourism allies may find inspiration here.
Yukon
Sky High Wilderness Ranch Redevelopment (Sept 2025): New off-grid cabins and cultural storytelling led by the Kwanlin Dün First Nation.
Aurora Dome Experiences (2025): Wild Adventure Yukon is introducing cozy aurora-viewing experiences in private, heated domes featuring charcuterie boards, hot chili, and hot chocolate for an elevated winter escape under the northern lights.
Air North–WestJet Interline Agreement (Now Available): Enables seamless bookings between Yukon communities and over 100 WestJet destinations.
KARRYON UNPACKS: From coast to coast, Canada is in growth mode. With new product launches and infrastructure upgrades underway in every province and territory, the message is clear: this is a long game. For agents, it means fresh inventory, stronger air access and more ways to repackage Canada for returning travellers.
