Why aren't Canadians going to the United States?
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Canadians are avoiding travel to the U.S. due to political tensions, tariffs, and a movement to boycott U.S. businesses. Surveys show most Canadians now prefer domestic vacations, and travel data confirms significant declines in trips to the U.S. Some cite travel advisories and the general climate as reasons for staying home.
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Canadians vacationing closer to home as they ditch U.S. travel
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- Surveys show a majority of Canadians plan to reduce spending on U.S. vacations and travel more within Canada. 18s
- Political tensions and tariffs have contributed to a movement boycotting U.S. businesses and travel. 38s
- Domestic travel in Canada increased by 4% in early 2025, according to Destination Canada. 1m 5s
- Canadian air and car trips to the U.S. dropped by 17% and 37% respectively in May compared to the previous year. 1m 22s
- Airlines report higher demand for domestic routes, while some Canada-U.S. routes have been suspended due to low demand. 2m 3s
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16 hours agoCanadians vacationing closer to home as they ditch U.S. travel
The shift started earlier this year when U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to annex Canada and imposed a series of tariffs on Canadian goods. That has spurred a bi-Canadian movement boycotting U.S. businesses and, in turn, avoiding travel south of the border.