"Winters get serious in Saskatoon, the leafy city of about 300,000 people in the midwestern province of Saskatchewan. The city is shedding its moose-and-maple-syrup image with such recent additions as downtown’s James Hotel, the city’s first true boutique property. The 59 guest rooms are decorated with warm woods and icy grays, and the penthouse suite’s sprawling brick balcony overlooks the Saskatchewan River. In January, the Winterruption Saskatoon festival features live music, Indigenous storytelling, and activities for kids like mini golf and sleigh rides across the city. The James Hotel from $274" - Michael Kaminer
