Ecotourism is on the rise with more travelers prioritizing green hotels, eco-lodges, and environmentally-conscious experiences. Canada has incredible wilderness and natural wonders to explore, but they also need to be protected and respected. Here are some eco-lodges and sustainable hotels in Canada:
Métis Crossing (Alberta)
Located in Smoky Lake, just over an hour north-east from Edmonton, Alberta.
Métis Crossing is a lodge and cultural heritage center along the North Saskatchewan River with various experiences and activities around education and celebrating the Métis people’s rich history and culture. They offer a variety of workshops, historical exhibits, outdoor activities, cultural events, tours and interpretive experiences. As well as trails, art exhibits, a gift shop featuring Métis artisans, and a restaurant with Indigenous-inspired cuisine, so there is no shortage of things to do!
For accommodation Métis Crossing has their inviting and sustainably-built lodge as well as outdoor accommodation options including sky watch domes to experience the prairie stars, trappers tents, and a campsite.
Accessibility suites available: Yes
Price: $250 – $400 per night (camping and trappers tents less)
Hôtel du Vieux-Quebec (Quebec)
Located in Quebec City.
Unlike most of the other accommodations on this list which are in more remote/wilderness locations, Hôtel du Vieux-Quebecis is right in the city, in historical ‘old Quebec’. The hotel has cozy modern decor and is well rated across travel sites.
They have a 5 Green Key rating and sustainability initiatives include rootop gardens and bee hives, using ‘biogas’ from waste material, energy and water reduction initiatives, and the hotel features locally-made furniture from FSC certified wood.
Price: $177 – $360 per night
Trout Point Lodge (Nova Scotia)
Located in Tobeatic wilderness in southwestern Nova Scotia.
Trout Point Lodge is an award-winning ecotourism destination nestled in the wilderness and has received 5 Green Keys . This 5-star resort feature culinary, wellness, forest-bathing, stargazing, and kayak/canoe experiences.
The eco-lodge prioritizes energy efficiency and waste reduction, and local and sustainable sourced foods.
Price: starting at $588 per night
Mere Hotel (Manitoba)
Located in downtown Winnipeg.
Mere Hotel is a modern accommodation located near The Forks – a popular tourist destination with historic buildings, shopping, and food.
They have a 5 Green Key rating and their sustainability features include geothermal heating and cooling, heat recovery system, light sensors, a waste-reduction program, and sourcing local products.
Price: starting at $169 per night
Wickaninnish Inn (British Columbia)
Located in Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Right on the coast the Wickaninnish Inn is a 5 star hotel offering adventure, relaxation, and cultural experiences as well as a fine dining restaurant.
Their sustainability initiatives include energy efficiency, composting, locally-sourced foods and contributing to community programs.
Accessible suites available: Yes
Price: $580 – $1800 per night
Waters Edge Eco Lodge (Saskatchewan)
Located at Greig Lake, in Meadow Lake Provincial Park, Saskatchewan.
Waters Edge Eco lodge is situated right on the lake with lake-view suites as well as 3 cabins. The location offer a variety of trails, water activities, and wildlife watching opportunities. Recently purchased by Waterhen Lake First Nation, they also plan to offer Indigenous cultural experiences.
Sustainability initiatives include geothermal heating, energy and water conservation, local material sourcing, composting, waste reduction, and more (read more about their sustainability here).
They also have an event venue for weddings, parties, retreats, and work events.
Accessibility suites available: Yes
Price: $140 – $275 per night
Algonquin Eco-Lodge (Ontario)
Located at the southern edge of Algonquin Park, Ontario (3 hours from Toronto or Ottawa).
Algonquin Eco-Lodge is a rustic off-grid lodge for wilderness enthusiasts and the perfect base to take advantage of the hiking, cross country skiing, cycling, snowshoeing, and canoeing in the area. They offer various guided experience packages including horseback riding, canoe trips, and snowshoeing.
The lodge is powered by micro-hydro electricity and even boasts a carbon neutral hot tub!
Price: $195 – $205/person/night with meals included (experience packages extra)
Fogo Island Inn (Newfoundland)
Located on the north coast of Fogo Island, Newfoundland.
Fogo Island Inn is a modern, luxury hotel on the Atlantic coast with unique architectural design and seasonal nature, sport, craft, cultural, culinary, and relaxation experiences.
They are a Regenerative Travel member and their initiatives include reinvesting in the community and local culture preservation, sourcing local and seasonal foods, low impact building materials, locally-made wooden furniture, a zero waste kitchen, heat recovery systems, and carbon offsetting programs.
Price: Starting at $1975
Wya Point Resort (British Columbia)
Located near Ucluelet, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Wya Point Resort, situated on the west coast of Vancouver Island, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and Indigenous culture. Owned and operated by the Ucluelet First Nation, the resort provides guests with various accommodation options, including beachfront yurts, beautiful cabins, and camping sites, all designed to create an immersive connection with nature. Outdoor activities include whale watching, surfing, and fishing.
They are committed to sustainability and eco-hospitality. The resort takes measures to protect and preserve the pristine natural environment that surrounds it.
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