54 h. ago Canadian travel to U.S. takes dramatic nosedive approaching 900,000

Canadians are sticking to their guns amid the trade war between Canada and the United States, with travel to the U.S. plummeting drastically in the past month.New data from the U.S. Customs Border Patrol (CBP) shows that 4,105,516 people crossed the border from Canada to the U.S. in March.That's a drop of 864,844 visitors compared to the same month last year, which saw 4,970,360 Canadians travelling down south.CBPBroken down by modes of travel, 2.5 million people travelled from Canada to the U.S. by car in March 2025, compared to the 3.4 million passenger vehicles that crossed the northern border the same month last year. That's a 900,000 drop in visitors by land.CBPIn contrast, travel by air in March 2025 increased by about 47,000, with 923,000 people flying from Canada to the U.S. compared to 876,000 people in March 2024.Air travel seems to have increased despite Canadian airlines cutting thousands of seats to certain U.S. states in response to a significant dip in travel.CBPAside...

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56 h. ago This is what travelling to the U.S. is like as a Canadian right now

When I booked my flight from Canada to the United States last year, I didn't anticipate U.S. border rules to tighten so drastically.My friends had set an April 2025 date for their wedding in Orlando, Florida, well before Donald Trump became America's 47th president.Little did we know that his second term would usher in a trade war and heightened tensions for anyone travelling from Canada to the U.S.I started getting nervous about my travel plans after the terrifying story of a B.C. entrepreneur who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) went viral.Then, the federal government updated its U.S. travel advisory with a serious warning, saying it couldn't intervene if travellers don't meet entry and exit requirements.My anxiety went through the roof after interviewing an immigration lawyer about what Canadians should know before travelling down south.From authorized checks on electronic devices to the possibility of being denied and, worst case, detained, I worried tha...

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60 h. ago Are Canadian golfers exempting Point Roberts from their U.S. travel ban? This golf course hopes so.

Golf course GM Tracy Evans has been talking to border officials hoping to ensure Canadians feel as welcomed as possible. "There are no tariffs on golf," she said.

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60 h. ago Canadian university staff advised to avoid travel to the U.S. over border 'difficulties'

The national voice for Canadian university teachers and other professionals has warned against travelling to America due to border "difficulties" and other developing issues.The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is warning academic staff to only travel to the U.S. if it's essential and necessary.CAUT says that the warning was sparked by the "rapidly evolving political landscape" in the States, which includes reports of individuals encountering difficulties when attempting to cross the border.The association has also stated that folks who fall into specific categories should "exercise particular caution." The categories include citizens or residents of a country identified in reports as "likely to be subject to a travel ban."It includes people who are citizens or residents of a country "where there are diplomatic tensions with the U.S," and those with passport stamps that show they've visited countries that may be subject to a trave...

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3 d. ago Californa tries to lure Canadians back, but B.C. minister says ‘hold the line’ on travel

'Today we launched a new international campaign focused on encouraging Canadians to come visit the great state of California,' Gov. Gavin Newsom says in a video.

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3 d. ago Avoid U.S. travel if possible, Canadian academics are being urged

Canadian university and college professors, as well as other staff at these institutions, are being encouraged to avoid all non-essential travel to the U.S.

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3 d. ago These are the top trending destinations for Canadian travellers this summer

A new report by Expedia suggests Canadians are making domestic travel a priority

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3 d. ago Canadian university teachers warned against travelling to the United States

HALIFAX — The association that represents academic staff at Canadian universities is warning its members against non-essential travel to the United States. The Canadian Association of University Teachers says it released updated travel advice today due to the “political landscape” created by the Trump administration and reports of some Canadians encountering difficulties while crossing the […]

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7 d. 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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7 d. 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.

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8 d. 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.

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8 d. 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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8 d. ago Canadian Car Trips to US Plunge 32% as Trump Threats Strain Ties

Canadian travelers are keeping their distance from the US, a country that was once their top destination, as tensions between the two nations grow.

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1 week ago Canada Warns Residents Their Phones May Be Searched at US Border

The Canadian government issued a new warning for travelers entering the US, saying they should “expect scrutiny” at the border and that their phones and other electronic devices may be searched.

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2 w. 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

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Canadians stuck for 3 days trying to get home from Mexico: ‘This is ridiculous’

A group of Canadian travellers has been trying to get home from Mexico for three days and said their airline, WestJet, has not communicated with them at all about the delays.

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Canada issues new travel advisory for people travelling to U.S.

Planning to travel to the U.S.? The Canadian government has shared an updated travel advisory for those heading south of the border.On March 21, the government shared new entry and exit requirements for foreign nationals travelling to the U.S. who plan to stay longer than a month."Canadians and other foreign nationals visiting the United States for periods longer than 30 days must be registered with the United States government," reads the website."Failure to comply with the registration requirement could result in penalties, fines, and misdemeanour prosecution."What you need to knowIf you're planning a lengthy stay in the U.S., you must consult the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website to see if you need to register.According to the USCIS website, "all aliens 14 years of age or older who were not registered and fingerprinted (if required) when applying for a U.S. visa and who remain in the United States for 30 days or longer, must apply for regist...

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