Canadian Travel to U.S. Ticks Up Again, But Far from Full Recovery
Statistics Canada data shows Canadian-resident return trips from the U.S. rose 10.2% year-over-year in July, a fourth consecutive month of growth, but largely due to a weak 2025 base. Car trips rose 12.8%, while air trips fell 1.4%. Compared to 2024, car and air travel remain about 27-29% lower. Canadians are shifting to destinations like the Dominican Republic and Costa Rica, while U.S. cities like New York offer discounts to lure visitors.
Impact and considerations
Canadian travel data to the U.S. reflects cross-border business and leisure trends, impacting U.S. destinations reliant on Canadian visitors.
Key points
- Canadian return trips from U.S. up 10.2% YoY in July, fourth straight month of growth.
- Car trips up 12.8%, air trips down 1.4%.
- Travel still about 27-29% below 2024 levels.
- Canadians shifting to Dominican Republic and Costa Rica.
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- First source publication
- 12 Aug 2026, 01:44
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- 13 Aug 2026, 08:07
- Last updated
- 12 Aug 2026, 01:44
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