Data reveals 42% drop in Canadian visits to U.S. last year
Summary
A study from the University of Toronto found that visits by Canadians to U.S. cities dropped about 42% last year. This decline is greater than official numbers and is linked to political and trade tensions between Canada and the United States.Key Facts
- Canadian visits to U.S. metropolitan areas fell by around 42% compared to the previous year.
- Official border data showed a 25% decline in Canadians entering the U.S. and a 75% drop in Americans visiting Canada in 2025.
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Yuma, Arizona, saw the largest declines in Canadian visitors, with drops of 65% and 62% respectively.
- Other cities with more than a 50% drop in Canadian visitors include San Francisco, Miami, Palm Bay, and Panama City.
- The study noted fewer Canadians are traveling for both tourism and business, especially to high-tech and financial centers like San Francisco and Houston.
- The decrease in travel is connected to tariffs, tougher immigration rules, and political remarks from President Donald Trump.
- Florida tourism officials and Las Vegas businesses offered special deals to encourage Canadian visitors to return.
- Some casinos and hotels in Las Vegas offered a currency exchange rate where 1 Canadian dollar equals 1 U.S. dollar to attract Canadians.
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