6 h. ago What airlines are doing to navigate a drop in Canadian demand for U.S. travel

Scaled-back marketing, lower prices and advertising non-American destinations are all in play

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57 h. ago Canadian travel to US plummets amid tariff, statehood threats: StatsCan

The annual drops in January and February were the first and second since March 2021

Economics

5 d. ago Canadian passports will now arrive in 30 days or they're free

Service Canada is making Canadians a bold promise about passport renewal: If your travel document isn’t processed in 30 business days, you'll get a full refund.In addition to guaranteed processing times, Service Canada announced the launch of online passport renewal. These changes were announced on Friday, March 7, by Minister of Citizens' Services Terry Beech as the department aims to focus on efficiency and accountability."We are modernizing service delivery and improving the passport program to reduce wait times and costs while ensuring Canadians can access the support they need without unnecessary barriers," said Stéphane Lauzon, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Citizens' Services.In December 2024, eligible Canadians could participate in a government pilot program allowing them to renew their passport online.Starting later this year, Canadians who submit a complete passport application online, in person or by mail can expect t...

Sport

5 d. ago Curling centres offer a welcoming break during your Canadian vacation

The elements required for curlers' post-game social time usually also are available to visitors to a Canadian curling centre

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5 d. ago Canadian travel to U.S. takes unprecedented nosedive amid trade war

As trade tensions bring uncertainty between Canada and the U.S., one travel agency says it's seen a steep drop in the number of Canadians booking American trips.Amra Durakovic, head of communications for Flight Centre Travel Group Canada, said that although the U.S. is a popular destination for Canadian travellers, more are choosing to cancel or forgo their trips south of the border.Durakovic said Flight Centre has noticed a 20 per cent increase in cancellations of trips from Canada to the U.S. Many Canadians are even willing to pay high cancellation fees.People from Ontario cancelling U.S. travel plans over political tensions https://t.co/F51fp34TmU— blogTO (@blogTO) February 16, 2025"We looked more granular into our data for Flight Centre, and we noticed that for the month of February, when we compare 2025 to 2024, there's actually a 40 per cent decrease in bookings from Canada to the U.S.," she said. "And this really aligns more broadly with industry tre...

Economics

6 d. ago Canadian leisure travel to U.S. down 40% in February, Flight Centre says

A combination of anger over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff and annexation threats and a weak Canadian dollar have Canadian tourists avoiding the U.S.

Economics

7 d. ago Canadians’ travel to U.S. continues to drop amid weak loonie, tariffs

Air Canada has announced a decrease of 10 per cent in flights to three sun destinations, while Flair Airlines says U.S.-bound flights are down by 24 per cent for March.

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7 d. ago Seniors invited to unlock ‘timeless Japan’ in new group tour

Canadian travel operator's 17-day itinerary tailored for travellers over 55

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8 d. ago Canadian travel industry urged to stand up to U.S. tariffs: ‘TIME TO ACT IS NOW’

The ripple effect of trade barriers has caused a drop in cross-border travel

Economics

2 w. ago Canadian travellers are changing plans due to increased costs: Survey

It appears that rising costs have prompted Canadian travellers to cool their jets. The 2025 Blue Cross Travel Study reveals that 81% of Canadian travellers have changed their travel habits due to rising costs – a 12% increase from last year. “As financial pressures continue to impact how Canadians travel, the weak dollar is adding […]

Economics

2 w. ago Canadian travellers choosing everywhere from Nova Scotia to Vietnam over U.S.

So where are Canadian travellers headed as travel experts notice a shift away from U.S. destinations during this sensitive time in Canada-U.S. relations? According to Flight Centre Canada, it depends on what you’re interested in. The company found 42% of Canadians who are interested in kid-friendly experiences, with a mix of adventure, nature and cultural […]

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3 w. ago 6 Canadian hotels listed among the best in the world for 2025

A total of 29 hotels across the country were recognized in Forbes' annual Star Awards

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3 w. ago Canadian woman loses hands after shark attack in Turks and Caicos

A Canadian woman's relaxing getaway turned into a "nightmare" after she endured a shark attack in Turks and Caicos.The woman's brother-in-law, Al Chevarie, detailed the harrowing incident in a GoFundMe he created for the victim, who remains unnamed, and her husband, identified as Ralph Chevarie.According to Al, his sister-in-law was attacked by a "seven-foot bull shark" in only hip-deep clear water."The shark then circled around and bit her thigh. Not satisfied, the shark came back again and when she put both hands in front of her to protect herself, the shark cut off both of her hands, one at mid forearm and the other at the wrist," he wrote in the GoFundMe description.The description in French says her two hands were "instantly amputated." The GoFundMe's location suggests the family is based in Quebec.Al says Ralph managed to wrestle away the shark so that his wife could escape.A press release from the government of Turks and Caicos confirms that the incident o...

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3 w. ago Should birthright citizenship, banned in most countries but not Canada, be a human right?

Douglas Todd: People who oppose automatic citizenship for babies born to people on travel visas are “demonizing” pregnant migrants, say two Canadian academics. But others say they're jumping the immigration queue.

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