Utah - What's New

Salt Lake Temple Welcomes the World in 2027:

On September 1, 2026, tickets will be released for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the public to tour the iconic Salt Lake Temple – considered the global headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The temple has been undergoing a multi-year seismic renovation which will be completed next year with the public open house scheduled from April 5-October 1, 2027. Walking tours of the temple and surrounding buildings on Temple Square will be offered daily, Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm (last tour at 8pm) and Sunday 12-8pm. Tours will be free, but all visitors must have a ticket. The temple has not been open to the public since the 1880s and is expected to draw daily crowds of over 20,000 visitors from around the world before it is rededicated and sealed. Tickets available on a first come, first served basis at www.templesquare.org. 

Salt Lake City Skyline  | Photo Credit Jay Dash Photography

Utah Challenges Visitors to Walk 250 Miles for America's Birthday:

As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, the milestone is being marked in Utah by the Walk250 challenge – encouraging every resident and visitor to harness the power of the state’s stunning red rock and mountain landscapes and move 250 miles. Walk, run, hike, cycle, ski – participants can choose any outdoor activity to complete the challenge and log their adventures on the Walk250 website or at any one of Utah’s 46 state parks, where information can be found at visitor centres and entrance booths. Participants can further connect to history by tracing the steps of the Dominguez-Escalante expedition which was a five-month, nearly 1,700-mile journey through Utah which mapped large areas of the American West in 1776 (250 years ago).

Kane County | Credit Utah Division of State Parks

From Airport to Alpine:

Salt Lake City is fast becoming one of the most effortlessly accessible destinations for Canadian leisure travellers, with the New SLC Airport — a Delta hub — making connections smoother than ever. Once on the ground, downtown Salt Lake City is just a 10-minute ride away, putting visitors steps from world-class dining, culture and exploration, while the legendary mountain resorts are only 40 minutes from the terminal. A wave of fresh accommodation options means there's never been a better time to visit: recent renovations have elevated the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek, Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown and Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City. For those drawn to the mountains, two exciting new properties are slated to open in 2026 — The Ascent Park City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and the Canopy by Hilton at Deer Valley, a 180-room luxury alpine retreat in the new Deer Valley East Village in the Heber Valley — marking the first Canopy brand hotel in Utah.

Canopy by Hilton at Deer Valley Rendering | Credit © 2026 Hilton