Hotels
The Fairmont railway hotels (Frontenac, Banff Springs, Royal York, Empress, Château Laurier, Palliser, Hotel Vancouver, Hotel Macdonald) are the country's grand old addresses and worth a stay for the buildings alone.
Book Banff, Lake Louise and Niagara Falls months ahead for summer. Prices drop sharply outside July and August.
Alternatives
B&Bs and inns are strong in the Maritimes, Quebec and wine country. HI hostels cover the main cities well.
In the national parks, Parks Canada oTENTik tents and backcountry camping book out fast: reserve through the Parks Canada site when bookings open.
