Canadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to US in 2025 after Trump’s return to office
Summary
Canadians spent $3.3 billion less on travel to the United States in 2025 compared to 2024. Instead, they chose to travel more to other parts of the world, such as Europe and Asia, according to new data from Statistics Canada.Key Facts
- Canadian spending on travel to the US dropped from $22.1 billion in 2024 to $18.8 billion in 2025.
- Spending on travel outside the US increased by $3.6 billion, reaching $22.8 billion in 2025.
- Visits by Canadians to Europe rose by nearly 14%, and visits to Asia rose by almost 17% in 2025.
- Return trips from the US to Canada fell by about 25% in 2025 compared to 2024.
- The biggest drop in border crossings happened in July 2025, with about a one-third decrease from the previous year.
- The decline in US travel and border crossings in 2025 was among the largest recorded since digital records began in 1972.
- Early data from 2026 shows the trend of fewer Canadian trips to the US is continuing.
- The data reflects a lasting change in Canadian travel habits, moving away from the US towards other international destinations.
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