Beyond the stadiums, the country is unveiling a diverse array of cultural, environmental, and hospitality projects that highlight its growing appeal as both a leisure and business travel destination.
Aside from the FIFA World cup coming to Toronto and Vancouver next June, a few snippets of what’s ahead for Canada in 2026
British Columbia
On Vancouver Island, the Redd Fish Restoration Society is creating an interactive interpretive centre in Ucluelet. This immersive experience will educate visitors about the region’s watershed and old-growth ecosystems through dynamic exhibits, guided tours, and hands-on conservation activities, promoting sustainable tourism and environmental stewardship. Construction began in fall 2024, with a targeted completion date of June 30, 2026.
Adams River Sockeye Run – Every four years, the dominant sockeye salmon return to the Adams River in the Shuswap, turning the waters red in a powerful natural spectacle. In fall 2026, this sacred migration will once again be honoured by Indigenous communities through ceremony and tradition.
Gravel Goddess Camps – Tutti Gravel Inn in Clinton, Canada’s first gravel bike hotel, launches its women-only Gravel Goddess Camps in May 2026. The three-day adventure includes guided rides with major elevation gains, shared accommodations, and hearty meals for cycling enthusiasts.
Saskatchewan
Wanuskewin UNESCO Bid – Wanuskewin Heritage Park is hoping to achieve UNESCO World Heritage Site designation in 2026. The bid recognizes the park’s cultural and archaeological significance as a sacred gathering place for Northern Plains Indigenous Peoples for over 6,000 years.
Autograph Collection Rebranding – Delta Hotels Bessborough, an iconic Saskatoon property, is undergoing a full renovation and will reopen in Fall 2026 as part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. All 225 rooms, public spaces, and meeting facilities will be upgraded, along with a refreshed dining concept—while preserving the hotel’s historic charm.
Manitoba
Hyatt Centric Winnipeg Downtown will be the second Hyatt Centric in Canada, located in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. It will feature 140 modern guestrooms and suites, a signature restaurant and bar, and an open-concept lobby inspired by the local spirit. The property is being developed through the adaptive reuse of a former Canada Revenue Agency building and is expected to open in 2026
New Brunswick
A proposed Bay of Fundy Dark Sky Corridor in New Brunswick is underway. When completed, the project could stretch as far as 220 kilometres from Hopewell Rocks to New River Beach —including Fundy, Kouchibouguac, and Mount Carleton national parks, creating the world’s highest concentration of certified Dark Sky Sites.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is investing $7 million in the Great Coastal Trail. This 850 km multi-use route will connect Gros Morne National Park to L’Anse aux Meadows, launching in phases through 2026.
Yukon
Aurora 360 Flight Special – Northern Lights Resort in Whitehorse offers a rare winter adventure from February 12–19, 2026. Guests stay in Aurora Glass Chalets and enjoy snowmobiling, hot springs, and a scenic flight to the Arctic Circle with guaranteed window seats for northern lights viewing.
Northwest Territories
Saliqmiut: Tuktuuyaqtuuq Centre for Arts, Canada’s first visual and performing arts facility in the Western Arctic opens in Tuktoyaktuk in 2026, featuring museum and performance spaces that celebrate Inuvialuit heritage, including a sod-house-inspired great hall for 150 guests.
And even further ahead :
2027: Scenic Eclipse in Churchill – In August 2027, the all-inclusive luxury yacht Scenic Eclipse will add Churchill to its cruise itinerary. Guests can expect immersive excursions, cultural encounters, wildlife viewing, and world-class dining in this northern destination.