Where will your wanderlust take you in the new year? We asked travel experts to pinpoint 10 destinations poised for a standout moment in 2026. The resulting list is an eclectic mix: From the untamed beauty of a new national park in northern Quebec to a new hotel in Scotland’s whisky heartland, here are some picks that will spark that delicious feeling of anticipation in the months ahead.

And as we wrap up 2025, travel editor Catherine Dawson March reflects on the year that was dominated by an elbows up mindset. The year 2025 was when Canadians rediscovered their own backyards, choosing their own unique destinations to visit and explore. (And make no mistake: Travellers still had a taste for long-haul adventures, so long as they weren't American destinations.) Read more about the travel stories that resonated with Globe readers this year.

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