Most Affordable Holiday Destinations

Get right into spring by visiting some of the country's best wineries. The Okanagan Valley is known for its prime grape-growing ground. You can also check out the Okanagan lavender fields, Geert Maas Sculpture Garden and Knox Mountain Trail.

C$ 223

Stretch your legs at The Forks, a popular place to hang out, walk trails, picnic and shop. Get creative at the Winnipeg Art Gallery where you can view exhibits on contemporary Canadian and indigenous art. Or take in an emotional exhibition at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.

C$ 271

Want to shop the weekend sales? The West Edmonton Mall is North America's largest. But if malls aren't really your thing, head to Whyte Avenue in downtown to window shop and pub hop. Just be sure to stop in the Wee Book Inn, a used bookstore that's open until midnight (!), for your spring reads.

C$ 303

To celebrate Victoria day, start your trip in downtown Calgary, with its world-class restaurants, museums, shopping and entertainment. Check local calendars to see what's open for the holiday. Then, when you need some wildlife, drive an hour and a half outside the city to reach Banff National Park. Truly the best of both worlds.

C$ 336

Take a long weekend to explore New York's diverse boroughs, like Queens. Start your day in Astoria at one of the neighbourhood's unbeatable brunch spots. Then, walk off your breakfast by heading to the Museum of the Moving Image, Queens Zoo or Queens Botanical garden.

C$ 291

Take time to explore the city's South End neighbourhood. Grab tiki-inspired drinks at Shore Leave and shop at Olives & Grace, a fantastic boutique showcasing local makers (their staff is awesome too).

C$ 325

The city celebrates Passport DC in May, where you can tour embassies from countries around the world. But if you'd rather stay outdoors, you're in luck. May is when the city's gardens really come to life -- so don't miss a tour of the United States Botanical Garden.

C$ 359

May's mild weather means plenty of walking around downtown (hopefully with a famous Chicago hot dog in hand). When visiting, take the El (the city's metro) from the airport to downtown. In under an hour and for less than $5, you'll be in the heart of Chi-town.

C$ 376