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Canadian travel to the U.S. falls

Mohammad Niayesh
Last updated: 30 May 2025 15:20
By Mohammad Niayesh 3 Min Read
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Following global airports bracing for the peak season, Statistics Canada has confirmed a significant travel decline of 20% year-over-year in Canadian travel to the United States for April 2025. Though less severe than the estimated 80% drop, the 20% year-over-year loss represents the most substantial significant travel decline since the COVID-19 pandemic. This has erased the peak spring season and left Canadian airlines and U.S. tourism operators grappling with a bleak outlook.

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Significant travel declineShift to international destinationsChanging travel preferences
Canadians limiting US travel
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Significant travel decline

Toronto experienced the most pronounced significant travel decline, with both the largest numerical percentage drops in travellers from the U.S. compared to April 2024. The city saw a notable shift to international destinations, with a 10% increase in Canadians opting for global travel, particularly to warm climate regions. This shift to international destinations signifies a growing preference for non-U.S. travel, adding additional strain.

Canadian shifts to international airports
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Shift to international destinations

The 20% year-over-year downturn has effectively eliminated the much anticipated spring travel surge, recovery is not expected for May. The loss of the peak season has frustrated stakeholders as tourism hotspots in the US consider replacing Canadian visitors with discounted offerings, likely reducing overall revenues. In the mean time, Canadian airlines find some release in domestic travel rebounding, with a temporary buffer offered by the summer domestic travel boom. However, the lost peak season means the industry must wait seven months before assessing further damage to seasonal trends.

Canadian travelers shifting to other international destinations
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Changing travel preferences

The shift to international destinations reflects changing Canadian travel preferences, potentially driven by U.S. tariffs, political rhetoric, and a weakened Canadian dollar. While the domestic travel rebound offers Canadian airlines a silver lining, the significant travel decline to the U.S. highlights a critical moment for bilateral tourism. As Statistics Canada prepares to release May data in early June, the lost peak season suggests a subdued remainder of 2025, prompting both Canadian and U.S. tourism to rethink strategies to capture demand once again.

Why do you think the trends are changing for travel to the U.S.? Let us know!

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