Title: Visit Essex: Best of Essex Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Essex](https://expedia.ca/Essex-Hotels.d183516.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Essex](https://expedia.ca/Essex-Vacation-Rentals.d183516.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Essex](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Essex.d183516.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Essex Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Essex.d183516.Car-Rental-Guide)[Essex Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Essex.d183516.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Essex ## Travel Guide ![Photo by John Mikenis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/573b4a9cfe46cc5426cdaa17bd638c3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by John Mikenis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/573b4a9cfe46cc5426cdaa17bd638c3f.jpg) ![Photo by Gringa Vera Photography ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6bc1a910b237627b12e328e8423f489f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Gringa Vera Photography](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6bc1a910b237627b12e328e8423f489f.jpg) ![Photo by Gringa Vera Photography ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a59d33bd2cb2a43375bb2f65dd56d3e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Gringa Vera Photography](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a59d33bd2cb2a43375bb2f65dd56d3e2.jpg) ![Photo by Kathleen Lowery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0e59b5c47f9214d22e87a52f423308e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Kathleen Lowery](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0e59b5c47f9214d22e87a52f423308e1.jpg) ![Photo by Gringa Vera Photography ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fd39beb87641312958a82f6cf19b0004.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Gringa Vera Photography](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fd39beb87641312958a82f6cf19b0004.jpg) ## Visit Essex Things to do - Essex Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Essex ![ LOGE Glacier ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9750000/9743500/9743494/568c7b1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### LOGE Glacier 290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd., Essex, MT Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $162 CA $213 total Oct 15 - Oct 16 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Essex. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Walton Ranger Station and Silver Staircase ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (392 reviews) "Set up very well for mountain biking, hiking and outdoor activities (cross country skiing). But right next to the train tracks." Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F10%2F2025&endDate=16%2F10%2F2025&selected=9743494&PinnedHotelID=9743494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=183516) ![Glacier Haven Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8300000/8298200/8298150/53606a89_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Glacier Haven Inn 14305 Hwy 2E, Essex, MT CA $152 CA $169 total Oct 9 - Oct 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this ski lodge in Essex. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Great Northern Mountain is located nearby. 7.8/10 Good! (173 reviews) "This place was very clean with wifi." Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F10%2F2025&endDate=10%2F10%2F2025&selected=8298150&PinnedHotelID=8298150&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=183516) ![Wonderstone at Glacier](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/470000/460200/460105/d7dc89f1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wonderstone at Glacier 7336 US Highway 2 E, Columbia Falls, MT CA $148 CA $160 total Oct 9 - Oct 10 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Columbia Falls. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews) "Great location to explore Glacier National Park." 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Would stay here again" Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/East-Glacier-Park-Hotels-Two-Medicine-INN.h114220517.Hotel-Information) ![Paddle Ridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9990000/9986000/9985919/2ed9bd47_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Paddle Ridge 12400 U.S. 2, West Glacier, MT Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in West Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (652 reviews) "Kind staff, clean room… I was surprised that there were ten clean shower towels." Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Whitefish-Hotels-Glacier-Outdoor-Center.h9985919.Hotel-Information) ![West Glacier Cabin Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45190000/45182300/45182284/38e49a44_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### West Glacier Cabin Village 350 River Bend Rd., West Glacier, MT Stay at this 4.5-star luxury cabin in West Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (376 reviews) "Great place. Staff was very helpful." Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Whitefish-Hotels-West-Glacier-RV-Park-Cabins.h45182284.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Essex](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=183516&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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