Canadian province named one of the most welcoming places on Earth
The stereotype that Canada is home to polite and friendly people has been verified by Booking.com reviewers, who recently named one province among the most welcoming places on Earth.
The online travel agency released its 2026 Traveller Review Awards, revealing the best-reviewed regions around the globe.
“Powered by more than 370 million verified reviews from travellers across the world, the Awards celebrate the partners who consistently deliver standout hospitality across every corner of the globe,” reads the report.
This year, 1.81 million travel partners (accommodation providers, rental car companies, airport transfer suppliers) across 221 countries and territories nabbed Traveller Review Awards.
Booking.com also unveiled a list of the most welcoming places on Earth, which was determined by the share of accommodation partners receiving a Traveller Review Award in 2026.
“This year’s Most Welcoming Places on Earth highlights destinations where the guest experience feels personal, authentic, and genuinely cared for,” reads the report.
Canada’s Newfoundland and Labrador was crowned one of the most welcoming regions on Earth for 2026, and it’s definitely deserving of the award.
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Apart from its highly reviewed accommodations on the travel site, the Atlantic province has a history of welcoming people from different cultures and all walks of life.
In fact, the province’s policy on multiculturalism is based on “mutual understanding and respect of all cultures, as well as equality, cross-cultural collaboration, and inclusive citizenship.”
“Newcomers to Newfoundland and Labrador are encouraged to maintain and celebrate their culture, while enjoying all that their new home has to offer,” reads the Province’s site. “There are many community organizations across the province, including faith, culture, and country-of-origin-based groups.”
Newfoundland and Labrador’s welcoming spirit has also been captured in the hit musical Come From Away.
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The musical is based on the true story of the residents of Gander, Nfld., opening their homes to host a group of stranded strangers after 38 planes with 7,000 passengers were redirected to the small town in the wake of 9/11.
The province’s hospitality isn’t the only reason to visit. Newfoundland and Labrador boast amazing activities like whale watching, viewing icebergs, scenic hikes and walks, and geology and fossil tours.
This isn’t the first time the province has been highlighted for its accommodations. In 2024, only one destination in Canada earned a spot on an illustrious lineup of the best hotels and resorts in the world, and it’s located in Newfoundland and Labrador.