​​The Traveller Edit: What the editors are loving right now

Unlock the restorative power of nature without the hassle of setting up a tent (or sleeping beside a can of bear spray). Arcana’s new cabins, available to book now, are clad in reflective polished stainless steel, making them virtually invisible in the surrounding forest (except for a slightly imperfect surface that’s a natural deterrent to birds). On-site experiences include a private sauna, guided forest bathing and a meditative sound journey created in collaboration with NYC-based Woom Center and The Dojo Upstate. The cabins — from the people behind Tokyo Smoke — are a two-hour drive north of Toronto in an undisclosed location, revealed only to guests. More sites are planned for Canada and the U.S. findarcana.com

Can’t get to Paris any time soon? Pas de souci — a piece of Paris is here for the summer in the form of a pop-up Picasso exhibit at Québec City’s Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec. Featuring the work of modern master Pablo Picasso, the exclusive Canadian engagement of Picasso. Figures runs through September 2021. The exhibit, designed by the Musée national Picasso-Paris, includes 77 works, including 45 major paintings produced between 1895 and 1972. Admission is $25 for adults. mnbaq.org

The Finns know a thing or two about spas, and Canada is getting its very own four-season Finnish-inspired hydrotherapy circuit, just north of Toronto in the Horseshoe Valley. Vettä Nordic Spa, set to open this fall, features warm pools, cold plunge pools, steam rooms, saunas and relaxation areas with outdoor wood-burning fire pits, surrounded by forest. Plus, there are ‘social’ spa zones and dining areas featuring locally sourced Nordic-inspired cuisine (think forest-foraged mushroom medleys and preserved berries), so it’s meant to be enjoyed with family or friends, in true Finnish spa tradition. vettaspa.com

Little Island @Pier55 is a new whimsical oasis in New York City — and a hot new venue for live performances and cultural events. Even better, it revitalizes part of Hudson River Park with 2.4 acres of lush greenery, including more than 350 species of flowers, trees and shrubs. Designed by Heatherwick Studio, this free public park hosts hundreds of local artists and performers in The Amph, a 687-seat amphitheater, and The Glade, a more intimate stage and lawn space, all with dazzling views of NYC. littleisland.org

Olivier Polge, in partnership with Chanel, has come up with the fifth sensory journey in his series that pays homage to Gabrielle Chanel’s favourite places. With Chanel Paris-Édimbourg, the intensely woody notes are inspired by the wild, mountainous Scottish moors, which Gabrielle discovered in 1924 when she started a love affair with Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster. Opening with lemon and bergamot, with undertones of juniper berry and cypress, the perfume evolves into a dry cedar accord. As described by Polge: “It could be the fragrance of a tweed jacket borrowed from the men’s wardrobe that was such an inspiration to Gabrielle Chanel.” chanel.com

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer hasn’t changed much since 1953 — after all, it’s an icon, battle-tested over the years on mountaineering expeditions led by some of the world’s most intrepid explorers. Indeed, its launch in 1953 followed the first ascent to the summit of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. This year, the Explorer got its first major update in more than a decade (but don’t worry, it keeps the same clean lines and emblematic numerals that established it as an icon). The latest iteration returns to its original size (at 36 mm) and is fitted with Rolex’s calibre 3230 that improves precision, power reserve and shock resistance. So you’re ready for the Himalayas — or wherever your next adventure takes you. Oystersteel and yellow gold model starts at $12,750; rolex.com

Canada might be known for its whiskey, but craft gin is having a moment with creative combinations of botanicals that take this spirit to the next level. Just in time for summer, the award-winning Royalmount Gin — batch distilled at 1769 Distillery in Montreal (and named after the city’s Mount Royal, backwards)  — is hitting store shelves. This premium gin features a delicately balanced combination of juniper berries, lemon, orange peel, fresh cucumbers and a hint of rose petals, housed in a bottle that’s pretty enough to be a statement piece for your bar cart. $49.75; royalmountgin.com

Wine lovers can rejoice with the opening of Canada’s first-ever wine village in the heart of Okanagan Wine Country. Surrounded by vineyards, the District Wine Village is home to 13 wineries, one brewery, one distillery and one eatery, each with a patio encircling a sunken amphitheatre for concerts, art shows and special events. The village is intended to give small, artisan producers a chance to grow their business without a big upfront investment. It’s a win-win for new winemakers and wine lovers alike. Open year-round, seven days a week; districtwinevillage.com

There’s nothing quite like easing into your day with the scent of freshly brewed coffee. But rather than stumbling out of bed to grind coffee beans, why not wake up to a barista-quality coffee (or tea) at your bedside? The Barisieur alarm clock from Joy Resolve serves as your personal bedside barista, emulating a hand pour-over with its sleek showerhead design. It’s engineered to release water at exactly 94°C for better extraction without burning, and there’s even a milk fridge and USB port to charge your phone. Mornings just got a little bit better. Starts at US$445; joyresolve.com