{"id":810939,"date":"2026-07-18T22:17:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T22:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/810939\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T22:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T22:17:14","slug":"b-c-hotel-snags-prestigious-crown-of-canadas-top-resort-in-global-awards-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/810939\/","title":{"rendered":"B.C. hotel snags prestigious crown of Canada’s top resort in global awards | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"

Those looking to travel this summer and get away from it all<\/a> can do so within B.C. at the best resort in Canada. And it\u2019s just a two-hour drive away from Vancouver.<\/p>\n

Fairmont Chateau Whistler has been named the number one resort in the country as part of the 31st anniversary of Travel + Leisure\u2019s World\u2019s Best Awards.<\/p>\n

More than 661,000 votes were cast in this year\u2019s survey, picking the best city and island escapes, safari outfitters, airlines, resorts, and hotels around the world.<\/p>\n

Travel + Leisure explained that its readers are looking for destinations that go above and beyond.<\/p>\n

\"B.C.<\/p>\n

Fairmont Chateau Whistler<\/p>\n

\u201cT+L readers continue to search for hotels and experiences that draw them in\u2014those with a rich backstory, entrancing interiors, and an authentic sense of place,\u201d said the magazine in the awards announcement.<\/p>\n

Travel + Leisure magazine is renowned for its coverage of luxury travel destinations and experiences, and its annual World\u2019s Best Awards recognize the top hotels worldwide based on reader votes and editorial expertise.<\/p>\n

Fairmont Chateau Whistler is described as a behemoth ski-in\/ski-out retreat.<\/p>\n

\u201c(It has) direct access to Blackcomb Mountain\u2019s famed slopes, it also features an 18-hole golf course and an ayurvedic-inspired spa,\u201d said Travel + Leisure of the acclaimed B.C. resort.<\/p>\n

\"B.C.<\/p>\n

Fairmont Chateau Whistler<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are deeply honoured to be recognized by Travel + Leisure\u2019s global readership,\u201d said Ken Hall, General Manager of Fairmont Chateau Whistler, in a release. \u201cThis award reflects the passion and genuine hospitality our team brings to every guest experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach day, we strive to create warm, authentic and memorable moments that capture the spirit of this extraordinary mountain destination. Knowing this recognition comes directly from travellers who choose our resort for their most meaningful moments makes it especially rewarding, and it inspires us to continually elevate every stay.\u201d<\/p>\n

In second place on the list was The Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino.<\/p>\n

\u201cNestled between ancient rainforests and the ever-changing expanse of the Pacific Ocean, the Wickaninnish Inn is beautifully shaped by the surroundings,\u201d reads the site.<\/p>\n

The inn is located on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It\u2019s located above Chesterman Beach and within the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Region, making it perfect for nature lovers.<\/p>\n

\"hotel\"<\/p>\n

@wickinnbc\/Instagram<\/p>\n

The 31st anniversary of\u00a0Travel + Leisure\u2019s\u00a0World\u2019s Best Awards<\/a> also revealed the top 10 city hotels in Canada, with four located in B.C.<\/p>\n

Vancouver Island was also named the\u00a0best island in Canada<\/a> in the annual global awards.<\/p>\n

Check out the\u00a0full list<\/a> of resorts online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Those looking to travel this summer and get away from it all can do so within B.C. at…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":810940,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[45,49,48],"class_list":["post-810939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","tag-business","tag-ca","tag-canada"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/810939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=810939"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/810939\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/810940"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=810939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=810939"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=810939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}