Canada was just crowned one of the top countries in the world

Canada has been highly rated by travellers from around the world in a new ranking.

Condé Nast Traveler revealed its 2025 Readers' Choice Awards on Tuesday. The travel magazine received a staggering 757,109 votes in its 38th annual Readers' Choice Awards survey, dubbing winners in categories such as best cities and best resorts in the world.

CN Traveler also asked its readers to rank their favourite countries around the world, and Canada made the top 10.

The True North took 10th place out of a total of 20, with a score of 90.94.

"Travellers today are craving what's real; experiences that build compassion, spark belonging, and remind us of what we share," said Gloria Loree, chief marketing officer at Destination Canada, in a statement about the ranking.

"For Americans, Canada offers exactly that. It's a place that welcomes you in, leaves a lasting mark, and sends you home seeing the world and one another a little differently."

The Government of Canada tourism agency credited the high ranking to vibrant cityscapes in cities like Toronto and Montréal, majestic landscapes in Banff and Yukon, and Indigenous-led experiences that honour the land and its stories.

Canada followed closely behind France, which took the ninth spot with a score of 91.24. The top three places went to Japan, Greece and Portugal, respectively. Japan is in a league of its own as the only country with a score of 95.

Here is the full ranking:

Top Countries in the World

Japan 95.36
Greece 92.31
Portugal 92.08
Italy 92.02
Spain 91.96
Türkiye 91.91
Ireland 91.59
Croatia 91.56
France 91.24
Canada 90.94
Switzerland 90.82
Mexico 89.52
Germany 89.40
India 88.95
Thailand 88.06
Morocco 87.66
Austria 86.86
Dominica 86.62
Bhutan 86.31
South Africa 85.08

This isn't the only ranking in which Canada placed high. A city in British Columbia beat out exotic locales to be named the world's best small city. An iconic Alberta destination was also named one of the best resorts in North America.