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Best Sustainable Hotels & Eco Lodges in Canada: The best sustainable hotels, lodges and eco retreats in Canada, hand picked from Green Key inns to off grid wilderness lodges.
Best Sustainable Hotels and Eco Friendly Stays in Canada
The best sustainable hotels in Canada turn a country of vast wilderness into a reason to tread lightly. With a short bush flight or a slow coastal ferry you can wake to the northern lights over a Dene owned village, kayak past humpbacks in a Pacific fjord, or watch the sun set from a lonely inn on the edge of the Atlantic. From Green Key city inns to off grid eco lodges in Canada, every eco friendly stay in Canada here is powered, fed and run with the land in mind, so you can pick an eco retreat in Canada that matches your values.
The best sustainable stays in Canada, from Green Key city inns to off grid wilderness lodges, run by people who put genuine effort into the planet, with the wholesome, thoughtful touches you respect and the comfort you come back for. Here is where to stay, from Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge to Fogo Island Inn.
These are the sustainable stays we rate most in Canada. Each one is hand picked and checked for how it actually runs, its energy, water, food and who owns it, so every stay on this list is the real thing.
Exploring more of the region? See our guides to sustainable stays in the United States and sustainable stays in Mexico, or browse the whole Caribbean eco stays directory. This page is part of our growing North America collection.
How we decide the best place to stay in Canada
The 12 best places to stay in Canada are genuinely sustainable, chosen for real credentials such as Green Key ratings, GreenStep accreditation, Indigenous ownership and net zero energy rather than green marketing. We look at how each one is powered, how it handles water and waste, where its food comes from and who owns and benefits from it, so your money supports places that tread lightly. Where a property makes bold eco claims we could not verify, we left it off.
At a glance
| Stay | Why it stands out |
|---|---|
| Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge | Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is a remote, low-impact wilderness retreat in Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia, sitting inside a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and holding a rare Three MI… |
| Sooke Harbour House | Sooke Harbour House is an intimate ocean-view coastal inn in Sooke, British Columbia, a pioneer of Canadian farm-to-table dining with a recently certified-organic two-acre kitch… |
| Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge | Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is a 700-acre estate in Jasper National Park, Alberta, with five straight years of 5 Green Key certification and an Audubon-sanctuary golf course. |
| The Juniper Hotel | The Juniper Hotel is an independent, locally owned Banff hotel in Alberta, set within a wildlife corridor and renovated with reclaimed materials while celebrating local Indigeno… |
| Buffalo Mountain Lodge | Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a family-owned lodge in Banff, Alberta, in the EcoStay programme, serving elk and bison from its own 1,000-acre foothills ranch through a zero-waste, f… |
| Aurora Village | Aurora Village is a 100% Indigenous-owned aurora-viewing destination near Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, and Canada's pioneer of Indigenous eco-tourism, run by the Dene and… |
| The Broadview Hotel | The Broadview Hotel is an independent heritage design hotel in Toronto's Riverside, Ontario, sourcing from local suppliers and running comprehensive waste-reduction programmes t… |
| Fronterra Farm | Fronterra Farm is an owner-run 58-acre regenerative botanical farm in Prince Edward County, Ontario, offering off-grid prospector-tent glamping powered by solar, rainwater and w… |
| Elmhirst's Resort | Elmhirst's Resort is a Platinum GreenStep-accredited, fifth-generation family resort on Rice Lake in the Kawarthas, Ontario, with farm-to-table dining from its own adjoining 210… |
| L'Hôtel du Vieux-Québec | L'Hôtel du Vieux-Québec is an owner-run 45-room boutique inside the Old Quebec walls, Quebec, holding the maximum 5 Green Keys and running entirely on 100% green natural biogas. |
| Canopee Lit | Canopee Lit is a family-run cluster of perched glass cabins and domes in 24 hectares of conserved boreal forest above the Saguenay Fjord, Quebec, built with deliberately minimal… |
| Fogo Island Inn | Fogo Island Inn is a regenerative social business on Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, owned by the Shorefast charity, reinvesting 100% of operating surpluses locally. |
Top Picks, Where To Stay in Canada
- Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
- Sooke Harbour House
- Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
- Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is a remote, low-impact wilderness retreat in Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia, sitting inside a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and holding a rare Three MICHELIN Keys.
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is a remote wilderness retreat set on the Bedwell River in Clayoquot Sound near Tofino, British Columbia, deep within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It keeps its footprint light while serving locally grown and foraged ingredients, and it is one of only two Canadian lodges awarded Three MICHELIN Keys. It suits travellers who want genuine wilderness immersion without giving up world-class dining.
- Sooke, British Columbia
Sooke Harbour House
Sooke Harbour House is an intimate ocean-view coastal inn in Sooke, British Columbia, a pioneer of Canadian farm-to-table dining with a recently certified-organic two-acre kitchen garden.
Sooke Harbour House is an intimate ocean-view coastal inn on Vancouver Island in Sooke, British Columbia, long regarded as a pioneer of Canadian farm-to-table cooking. Reopened under new ownership in 2026, it grows much of its produce in a recently certified-organic two-acre kitchen garden. It suits food-focused couples looking for a quiet, provenance-led coastal escape.
- Jasper, Alberta
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is a 700-acre estate in Jasper National Park, Alberta, with five straight years of 5 Green Key certification and an Audubon-sanctuary golf course.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is a sprawling 700-acre resort set within Jasper National Park, Alberta, and has earned five consecutive years of 5 Green Key Eco-Rating certification. Its sustainability work spans a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary golf course, an on-site greenhouse, Ocean Wise-only seafood, EV charging with fleet electrification, and the elimination of non-essential single-use plastics. It suits families and mountain lovers who want a large resort with real credentials.
- Banff, Alberta
The Juniper Hotel
The Juniper Hotel is an independent, locally owned Banff hotel in Alberta, set within a wildlife corridor and renovated with reclaimed materials while celebrating local Indigenous culture.
The Juniper Hotel is an independent, locally owned hotel in Banff, Alberta, run by Arctos and Bird and positioned within a wildlife corridor. Its renovation preserved the original building and reused reclaimed materials, with operations aiming to be nature-positive and honouring local Indigenous culture and artifacts throughout. It suits travellers who want a characterful, conservation-minded base close to the mountains.
- Banff, Alberta
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a family-owned lodge in Banff, Alberta, in the EcoStay programme, serving elk and bison from its own 1,000-acre foothills ranch through a zero-waste, farm-to-table model.
Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a family-owned lodge in Banff, Alberta, run by the O’Connor family and enrolled in the EcoStay programme. It sources elk and bison from CRMR’s own 1,000-acre foothills ranch, raised hormone-free with rotational grazing, then feeds its kitchens through a low-stress, zero-waste, farm-to-table model. It suits guests who care where their food comes from and want mountain comfort with it.
- Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Aurora Village
Aurora Village is a 100% Indigenous-owned aurora-viewing destination near Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, and Canada’s pioneer of Indigenous eco-tourism, run by the Dene and Metis Morin family for 25 years.
Aurora Village is a pioneering Indigenous eco-tourism destination on the Ingraham Trail near Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, fully Indigenous-owned by the Dene and Metis Morin family for 25 years. Guests warm up in heated viewing chairs designed in consultation with Indigenous elders, eat Metis-cooked northern fare such as buffalo stew and bannock, and share in an on-the-land healing-camp ethos. It suits aurora seekers who want cultural depth alongside the lights.
- Toronto, Ontario
The Broadview Hotel
The Broadview Hotel is an independent heritage design hotel in Toronto’s Riverside, Ontario, sourcing from local suppliers and running comprehensive waste-reduction programmes that back neighbourhood independents.
The Broadview Hotel is an independent heritage design hotel in the Riverside district of Toronto, Ontario, blending restored architecture with a strong local ethos. It sources from local suppliers and runs comprehensive waste-reduction programmes that support neighbourhood independents. It suits design-conscious city travellers who want a stylish stay that keeps its spending and its impact close to home.
- Prince Edward County, Ontario
Fronterra Farm
Fronterra Farm is an owner-run 58-acre regenerative botanical farm in Prince Edward County, Ontario, offering off-grid prospector-tent glamping powered by solar, rainwater and waterless composting toilets.
Fronterra Farm is an owner-run 58-acre regenerative botanical farm near Consecon and Hillier in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Its off-grid prospector-tent glamping runs on solar power, rainwater cisterns and waterless composting toilets, all under a plastic-free policy. It suits travellers who want a genuinely low-impact, back-to-the-land stay with modern comforts.
- Keene, Ontario
Elmhirst’s Resort
Elmhirst’s Resort is a Platinum GreenStep-accredited, fifth-generation family resort on Rice Lake in the Kawarthas, Ontario, with farm-to-table dining from its own adjoining 210-acre farm.
Elmhirst’s Resort is a fifth-generation family resort spread across 240 acres on Rice Lake near Keene in the Kawarthas, Ontario, and holds Platinum GreenStep Sustainable Tourism accreditation. Its farm-to-table dining draws from an adjoining 210-acre farm, backed by waste reduction, energy efficiency and responsible land management. It suits families wanting an active lakeside break rooted in local land.
- Quebec City, Quebec
L’Hôtel du Vieux-Québec
L’Hôtel du Vieux-Québec is an owner-run 45-room boutique inside the Old Quebec walls, Quebec, holding the maximum 5 Green Keys and running entirely on 100% green natural biogas.
L’Hôtel du Vieux-Québec is an owner-run boutique of 45 rooms set inside the Old Quebec walls in Quebec City, Quebec. It holds the maximum 5 Green Keys from the Hotel Association of Canada and is the only hotel in Canada running entirely on 100% green natural biogas. It suits city travellers who want a historic, walkable base with a genuinely low-carbon energy source.
- Sacré-Cœur, Quebec
Canopee Lit
Canopee Lit is a family-run cluster of perched glass cabins and domes in 24 hectares of conserved boreal forest above the Saguenay Fjord, Quebec, built with deliberately minimal water and power use.
Canopee Lit is a family-run collection of perched glass cabins and domes hidden across 24 hectares of conserved boreal forest above the Saguenay Fjord at Sacre-Coeur, Quebec. Built by local artisans with environmentally respectful methods, it uses biodegradable toiletries, dry toilets and deliberately minimal water and power, plus an interpretation trail documenting 18 native boreal plants. It suits couples seeking a quiet, nature-immersed forest retreat.
- Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Fogo Island Inn
Fogo Island Inn is a regenerative social business on Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, owned by the Shorefast charity, reinvesting 100% of operating surpluses locally.
Fogo Island Inn is a regenerative social business at Joe Batt’s Arm on Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, owned by the Shorefast charity and reinvesting 100% of its operating surpluses locally. It runs on hydro power with ecologically treated greywater (the first hotel in the province to do so), rainwater harvesting, 80/20 hyper-local sourcing and carbon offsets built into every stay. It suits purpose-driven travellers who want their money to stay in the community.