Fresh off the news that Canada is home to some of the best restaurants in the world, along with one of the coolest streets and neighbourhoods on the planet, Canada has done it again—most beautiful café in the country included.
Wanderlust invited 168,000 travelers to take part in its 23rd annual Reader Travel Awards, garnering over 3 million votes across 22 categories.
Celebrating the best in travel for 23 years, these awards spotlight the most-desirable destinations, tour operators and travel brands.
This year, Canada ranked as one of the most desirable countries in the world.
Which country ranked the best in the world?
In first place was Australia. For the third time in four years, readers named Australia the Most Desirable Country, highlighting its rise in Aboriginal- and Torres Strait Islander-run cultural tours.
From exploring Indigenous roots in Sydney to discovering Ningaloo Reef’s marine life or Tasmania’s wildlife, travelers are uncovering the diverse wonders of this ancient land.
What is Canada ranked as the best country in the world?
Canada came in at second place, and in third place was Japan.
What are the World Travel Awards?
Wanderlust, the UK’s longest running and largest travel magazine by circulation, has been at the forefront of authentic, sustainable, and off-the-beaten-track travel for the past 3 decades.
Here’s the full list of the most desirable countries in the world, according to Wanderlust:
1. Australia
2. Canada
3. Japan
4. USA
5. New Zealand
6. Costa Rica
7. South Africa
8. Brazil
9. South Korea
10. Peru
For more information about Wanderlust's Reader Travel Awards, click here.
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