Canada Ranks among World’s Top 10 in Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards have placed Canada inside the world’s top 10 countries, a recognition driven by reader votes that praised the country’s landscapes, cities and visitor experiences. Canada earned the 10th spot with a score of 90.94, based on more than 757,000 votes cast in this year’s survey.

Why Canada made the list

Readers highlighted Canada’s natural scenery, welcoming communities and diverse urban offerings. The country’s strong ranking reflects both its outdoor attractions and its cultural hubs, which continue to draw international travellers and positive reader feedback.

Cities that stood out

Canadian cities also performed well in Condé Nast Traveler’s city categories:

• Victoria, British Columbia was named the top Small City in the world, noted for its scenic ferry access, historic sights and acclaimed hospitality.
• Vancouver and Montreal were both ranked among the best Big Cities, praised respectively for their natural setting and culinary and cultural scenes.

What the survey measures

The Readers’ Choice Awards gather feedback from a global readership on destinations, cities, hotels and experiences. In 2025, the awards drew a large sample of travellers, producing a detailed snapshot of where readers most enjoyed visiting and why. The results reflect reader sentiment on hospitality, attractions, dining, cultural life and overall visitor satisfaction.

Global context and leaders

Japan topped the 2025 country rankings, with several European nations occupying many of the top slots. Canada’s placement at 10th underscores its continuing appeal among international travellers, behind nations noted for long-standing tourism infrastructure and highly rated visitor experiences.

What this means for Canadian tourism

The ranking reinforces Canada’s position as a premier travel destination and is likely to support ongoing interest from international visitors. Tourism stakeholders — from cities and regional operators to hotels and attraction managers — can use this recognition to promote itineraries, festivals and seasonal offerings aimed at both new and repeat visitors.

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