Not every winter trip needs to involve a 10-hour drive and 2 ski lessons. These winter weekend picks offer easy access, cozy atmospheres, and just enough snow to justify a second round of hot chocolate.

Fairmont Le Château Montebello – Quebec

The world’s largest log cabin — seriously. Set beside the Ottawa River, it’s great for fireside lounging and snowshoeing without pressure.

Buffalo Mountain Lodge – Alberta

Tucked above Banff in the trees. Quiet, warm, and far enough from downtown that you actually feel like you’re in the mountains.

Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge – Alberta

Home to the Kananaskis Nordic Spa and endless snowy trails. It’s a winter hideaway you can reach from Calgary in 90 minutes.

The June Motel – Ontario

A wine-country motel turned retro lodge — now winterized with fireplaces, hot cocoa kits, and quiet countryside stillness.

The Inn at Bay Fortune – Prince Edward Island

Off-season on the East Coast means quiet beaches, stormy skies, and fireside tasting menus built around the catch of the day.