The winter destinations defining Canadian travel this season

This winter, Canadians are continuing to embrace the rise in domestic travel, rediscovering the beauty, variety, and charm waiting right in their own backyard. From snow-dusted mountain towns to forested hideaways, travellers are choosing winter getaways that feel both familiar and fresh-and sometimes just a short drive away.

Whether it's a ski cabin steps from the slopes or a cozy chalet tucked away in cottage country, Canadians are turning to Airbnb to plan their winter escapes.

Revealing Canada's most wishlisted cozy winter cabins

Some of the most wishlisted cabin and chalet stays on Airbnb this winter include¹:

• Magical TreeHouse I Hot Tub, Fireplace, Pets OK - Huntsville, Ontario
• King I Heated Floors I Ski-in I Spa I Light - Sainte-Côme, Quebec
• For the Adventurer: A True Off-Grid Escape - Creemore, Ontario
• HyggeHaus-sleek snuggly secluded ski-in/out cabin - Eagle Lake, Ontario
• "The Guesthouse" - Crowsnest Pass, Alberta
• Muskoka A-Frame + HOT TUB | Arrowhead | 4-Seasons - Huntsville, Ontario
• Chalet L'Enchanteur | Lakefront • SPA • 6 ch. • 3SDB - Sainte-Côme, Quebec
• Buffalo Ranch & Guest House - Golden, British Columbia
• Element Tremblant - 6 Minutes from the Ski Slopes - Lac-Supérieur, Quebec
• Peaceful Paradise Barn w/Starlink & Sauna - Birch Cove, Alberta

Hidden gems: Surging under-the-radar domestic travel destinations this winter

While classic winter favourites like Whistler, Banff, and Mont-Tremblant continue to draw travellers year after year, Canadians are also seeking out more quiet, under-the-radar destinations across the country. From mountainous alpine outposts to picturesque villages on the St. Lawrence River, these spots are seeing a surge of interest this winter-offering a fresh take on cold-weather travel²:

• Revelstoke, British Columbia
• Petite-Riviere-Saint-Francois, Quebec
• Osoyoos, British Columbia
• Comox-Strathcona, British Columbia
• Saint-Sauveur, Quebec

Winter escapes: Top international destinations for Canadians

For travellers looking beyond Canada's borders, interest spans the globe-from the vibrant streets of Tokyo to the historic charm of Paris and the beaches of Brazil. Even with this global mix, Mexico stands out as a top searched favourite, with its beloved coastal cities consistently drawing the most attention from Canadians craving sun-soaked escapes. The top international winter travel destinations include³:

• Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
• Playa del Carmen, Mexico
• Tokyo, Japan
• Cartagena, Colombia
• Bucerías, Mexico
• Paris, France
• Panama City, Panama
• Rome, Italy
• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Cancún, Mexico