Four Canadian Properties Join Choice Hotels' Ascend Collection

Image: Frontenac Hotel, Ascend Collection, Kingston Ontario (Photo Credit: Choice Hotels)
Image: Frontenac Hotel, Ascend Collection, Kingston Ontario (Photo Credit: Choice Hotels)
Jen Mallia
by Jen Mallia
Last updated: 11:30 AM ET, Mon August 10, 2026

Choice Hotels is welcoming four new hotels across Canada to its upscale Ascend Collection, with more in the pipeline. According to Choice Hotels, this reflects the company’s growing momentum in Canada for soft brands among independent hotel owners seeking to retain their property’s distinct identity while gaining the advantages of being part of a large organization.

“The addition of these four hotels marks another important milestone in the growth of both our Ascend Collection and upscale portfolio across Canada,” says Brian Leon, CEO, Choice Hotels Canada. “We’re seeing strong momentum from independent hotels seeking the flexibility of a soft brand, backed by the reach and resources of a global hospitality company. Together, these properties expand our presence in key destinations, while offering guests more distinctive travel experiences.” 

Now falling under the Ascend Collection portfolio are:

  • Grand Hotel & Conference Centre Calgary Airport in Calgary, Alberta.
  • Frontenac Club in Kingston, Ontario.
  • Atlantic Host Hotel in Bathurst, New Brunswick.
  • Amsterdam Inn & Suites in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Learn more about the Ascend Collection here.

Related: New Ownership Model for Choice Hotels Opens Doors in Canada



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Jen Mallia

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Jen Mallia is an Edmonton-based writer, editor, and Oxford comma apologist. She is a former senior editor of the CAA/AMA Insider magazines and has written for a host of publications, including The Globe and Mail. National Post, The Guardian, Today's Parent, and InStyle. 

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