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DESTINATIONS REMOTE STAYS | CANADA


For customers seeking a socially-distanced stay, Canada offers plenty to sway, writes Laura French


xtraordinary wildlife, friendly people, mesmerising landscapes and world-class cities – Canada is abundant in many things,


and for those who want to escape from it all, few places beat its vast mountain ranges and rolling prairies, its deserted coastlines and quaint fishing villages. It makes the country an excellent bet for clients who want a bit of peace and quiet, where you can be the sole visitors for miles around, accompanied only by the sound of wildlife flitting through the forest or the crash of the waves on the shore. That sort of escape has never been more in demand


than now, when personal space and social distance have earned new definitions, and the prospect of having the landscapes to yourself has even more appeal. With that in mind we’ve put together a guide to some of the most-secluded places to stay, from hideaway lodges to working ranches, back-to-nature campsites to luxury spa retreats and plenty in between.


BEST FOR . . . WILDLIFE Killarney Lodge, Ontario Whether it’s Banff, Jasper or Cape Breton Highlands, Canada isn’t short on head-turning national parks – but for a quieter alternative, look to the country’s smattering of provincial parks. Among them you’ll find Algonquin, a lush, forested expanse in southeastern Ontario, where red-orange maple trees cover the hills; moose, bears and wolves roam the forests; and lakes stud the landscapes. There is no shortage of peaceful spots to stay here, but for an especially serene option, Premier Holidays recommends Killarney Lodge, a family-run wilderness retreat set on a serene lake, where riverside log cabins have their own canoes, hiking and biking trails criss-cross the landscapes and wildlife-watching tours allow guests to glimpse the array of colourful creatures that call this scenery home. Fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding are among its ²


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