36 h. ago ‘The Maple Leaf belongs’: U.S. tourist locations desperate for Canadians to return

Ron De Harte said that Canadians make up a significant component of their travel industry, with roughly 300,000 Canadians coming to Palm Springs every year.

Society

44 h. ago Canadian woman goes viral over tense exchange with U.S. border agents

A Canadian woman travelling in the U.S. shared an unusual comment she received from an agent at a U.S.-Canada border crossing, drawing mixed comments from netizens.Erin Rafferty, 35, who goes by the username @ecomera on TikTok, is a business owner and content creator from the Moncton area in New Brunswick. Since 2019, Rafferty and her husband have been spending extensive time in the U.S. and visiting different states in a trailer.The couple wanted to make the most of the opportunity to travel while their children were still too young to attend school. So, in 2024, they invested in a new trailer, a truck, and a lifetime campground membership with access to all U.S. parks. Considering current tensions between Canada and the U.S., Rafferty said they did have second thoughts."I was genuinely nervous about coming down. My family asked us to cancel, and we seriously considered it," she said in an email statement. "But in the end, we had made a big investment into this lifes...

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46 h. ago Amid ‘Buy Canadian’ surge, should travel at home get you a tax credit?

Canadians are looking within their borders to travel, but some say governments making travel tax credits available could spur even more trips.

Economics

48 h. ago Canadians' U.S. visits keep dropping, and local tourism may benefit

U.S.-Canada trade tensions led to a steep drop in Canadians heading south last month – a trend that, if it continues, could help boost the London region’s tourism sector, an industry watcher says. Some 1.5 million Canadians made return trips to the U.S. by car in March, a 31.9 per cent drop from the same […]

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66 h. ago Canadian travel to U.S. dropped again in March amid Trump tariffs: StatCan

While Canadians' travel to the U.S. declined for a third straight month based on returns across the border, Statistics Canada data shows there's an increase in trips elsewhere.

Economics

66 h. ago Canadian travel to the U.S. dropped — again — in March, new data shows

While Canadians' travel to the U.S. declined for a third straight month based on returns across the border, Statistics Canada data shows there's an increase in trips elsewhere.

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66 h. ago Canadians staying in U.S. must register as 'aliens' and be fingerprinted as of Friday

Some Canadians visiting the U.S. must complete an "alien registration form" and be fingerprinted for the government beginning Friday.According to the U.S. Federal Register, Canadians under the age of 14 will still be required to register but won't need to be fingerprinted."The Department of Homeland Security fully supports this rule, which aligns with the Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and security of the United States," said the spokesperson. "This measure is in compliance with statutory alien registration and fingerprinting provisions."In an email statement last month, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that effective April 11, this rule will apply to Canadians planning to visit the U.S. for more than 30 days.You won't have to worry about this if you're visiting for less time than that, are part of the Nexus program, or are travelling under the Visa Waiver Program, since your biometric info is already in the system....

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68 h. ago Canadians turn their backs on U.S. travel, as return trips plunge: StatCan

Canadian visits to the United States plummeted last month amid anger over tariffs and annexation threats from its president, on top of growing fears about treatment at the border. In March, the number of Canadians returning home by car from the U.S. fell nearly 32 per cent compared to March 2024, the third consecutive month […]

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2 d. ago Statistics Canada data shows drop in Canadians making return trips from U.S.

OTTAWA — New travel numbers suggest Canadians made fewer return trips from the United States last month compared to the same time last year, with a sharp decline in trips by car. Statistics Canada says the number of Canadians returning from the U.S. by car was down almost 32 per cent compared to March 2024, […]

Economics

4 d. ago Experts say Canadians should only bring burner phones if visiting the U.S.

If you have plans to travel to the U.S. from Canada, experts are advising you to leave your electronics at home if you can.Tensions are high between the two countries as the trade war continues, and Canadians travelling down south seem to have been caught in the crossfires.While many have chosen not to travel to the U.S. to show their support for Canada, others may still need to go there for work, school or scheduled events like weddings.But crossing the border may not be as stress-free as it was before the tariffs.Last week, Canada updated its U.S. travel advisory, warning Canadians about entry and exit requirements.It advised travellers to "expect scrutiny" of electronic devices at ports of entry."Comply and be forthcoming in all interactions with border authorities. If you are denied entry, you could be detained while awaiting deportation," reads the advisory.U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says its agents do have the authority to search a traveller's computer, phone, ca...

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4 d. ago Canadians are fed up, turning away from travel to the United States

A growing number of Canadians are grounding their travel south of the border as the realities of a trade war set in, forcing airports and airlines to adapt just as quickly.

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7 d. ago Canada updates U.S. travel advice, reminding Canadians that electronic devices can be searched

The government says expect heightened scrutiny at the border and that if you are denied entry you could be detained.

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7 d. ago Canadians warned their electronic devices can be searched as new travel advisory issued

The government says expect heightened scrutiny at the border and that if you are denied entry you could be detained.

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8 d. ago New U.S. travel policy didn’t factor in revenue from Canadian snowbirds: lawsuit

Canadian retirees who travel to the U.S. for more than 30 days will 'now be at risk of federal prosecution if they fail to register,' the complaint says

Events

1 week ago Canadian airlines are cutting thousands of seats on flights to U.S.

Airlines in Canada are responding to a significant dip in travel to the U.S. by slashing seats on flights to what once were popular vacation destinations for Canadians.The trade war has diminished Canadians' enthusiasm to travel down south. A recent report found that summer trips to the U.S. have dropped by over 70 per cent.Visual Approach Analytics looked at scheduled seats on flights from Canada to the U.S. in April and found where carriers are making cuts.The weekly data analysis of the commercial aviation market found that leisure destinations are seeing the biggest drop in capacity from Canadian airlines.Florida is being hit the hardest with a 20 per cent reduction in seats going to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and 12 per cent cuts in seats flying to Orlando International Airport."Fort Myers and Palm Beach are down 30 per cent and 43 per cent, respectively, compared to April schedules as they existed on Jan. 1, 2025," wrote Visual Approach founder Courtney Mi...

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1 week ago Canadians spurn flights to U.S. as trade war resistance grows

Bookings made from Canada to the U.S. fell by 13% in February and March compared with a year ago

Economics

1 week ago Ontario tourism industry ’arms open’ amid boost in domestic travel

Tourism operators in Ontario’s hot spots have been bracing for the fallout of U.S.-Canada tensions, but instead are seeing an uptick in demand that some attribute to Canadian staycationers. Still, experts say a booming summer travel season is not a guarantee across the province amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Prince Edward County business owners Rachel and […]

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2 w. ago Elbows may be up, but Ontario’s tourism industry is ‘arms open’ amid a welcome boost

Tourism operators in Ontario’s hot spots have been bracing for the fallout of U.S.-Canada tensions, but instead are seeing an uptick in demand that some attribute to Canadian staycationers. Still, experts say a booming summer travel season is not a guarantee across the province amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Prince Edward County business owners Rachel and […]

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2 w. ago Federal government updates China travel advisory after 4 Canadians executed

In a recently updated travel advisory, the government urges Canadians travelling to China to "exercise a high degree of caution" after the country executed four Canadians.The risk level is currently yellow, meaning there are "certain safety and security concerns or the situation could change quickly.""Exercise a high degree of caution in China due to the risk of arbitrary enforcement of local laws," reads the advisory, which was updated on March 17."Our ability to provide consular assistance in China is limited due to the level of transparency in China's judicial system. It may also impact your ability to obtain effective legal assistance."Canadians are warned that they could be severely punished even for non-violent crimes, and Chinese authorities may apply the death penalty in crimes they consider serious, such as drug offences.The government is also warning Canadians of exit bans that would prevent them from leaving the country as they go through customs and immigration...

Politics

2 w. ago What you need to know if you're travelling from Canada to the U.S.

Canadians who plan to travel to the U.S. soon may be concerned about crossing the border amid heightened political tensions.While the trade war has dampened many Canucks' interest in travelling down south, there are still cases where people have to go there for work, school, or pre-booked events like weddings or a Disneyland trip.The government of Canada updated its U.S. travel advisory on March 21, stating that foreign nationals (including Canadians) staying in the U.S. for periods longer than 30 days must be registered with the American government. President Donald Trump's government announced this new rule would take effect on April 11.On top of tightening border rules, the harrowing viral story of a B.C. entrepreneur who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the U.S. may be giving some Canadians travel anxiety.We spoke with Calgary-based immigration lawyer Evelyn Ackah about what people should know bef...

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