2 h. ago Travel to Europe, domestic trips soar as Canada–U.S. tensions shift patterns

More Canadians are choosing alternate travel destinations outside the U.S with Europe and domestic travel up as political tensions drive new demand, data shows.

Economics

4 d. ago With deficit projected to soar to $92 billion, ‘it is unfair to pass these burdens on,’ C.D. Howe Institute says

The report also forecasts deficits of more than $77 billion a year over the next four years

Economics

4 d. ago Federal deficit projected to soar to $92B this year: ‘Unfair to pass these burdens on,’ C.D. Howe Institute says

The report also forecasts deficits of more than $77 billion a year over the next four years

Economics

5 d. ago Huge spike in Europeans wanting to visit Ontario amid decline in U.S. tourism

Thinking of your next summer getaway? You might already be living in it. According to a new study by the Europe Pulse Study from Context Research Group, Ontario is a top destination choice for European travellers. The study showed that more than half of European travellers are considering a trip to Ontario, with a strong appeal in visiting Toronto, thanks, in part, to the city's upcoming role as one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Eighty-seven percent also say that Canada, as a country, is appealing enough to visit on its own, rather than as a side trip to the U.S. If you're trying to grasp why that might be, the study also showed that, amid the tense political climate in the U.S., 62 per cent of European travellers are wary of visiting the States, making Canada an even more attractive getaway. Destination Ontario, along with Destination Toronto, commissioned the study to gain a deeper understanding of how global events are influe...

Economics

2 w. ago London’s secret wartime tunnels will host spy museum, underground bar

London Tunnels aims to open in 2028, and to attract up to 4.2 million tourists a year

Culture

3 w. ago Take It Slow: Why Ireland Is the Perfect Destination for the ‘Unrushed’ Traveller

DUBLIN — Tourism Ireland— In a world that’s always rushing, Ireland is extending a gentle invitation: take your time. With its winding coastal trails, soul-soothing landscapes, and deep-rooted traditions, Ireland is emerging as one of Europe’s most natural fits for slow tourism — a growing global travel trend focused on deeper, more meaningful experiences […]

Culture

3 w. ago Toronto is getting direct flights to a European capital after an 11

A direct flight between Toronto and a Northern European capital is resuming after an 11-year pause.Finnair announced on Wednesday that it will resume its long-scrapped direct flight between Helsinki, Finland and Toronto starting next year, after over a decade.The route is set to officially return on May 4, 2026, and will operate with three flights a week during the busy tourist season for both cities, until August 29, 2026.Finnair last operated this flight in fall 2015, and by the time the route resumes next May, it will have been 11 years since the carrier flew a Helsinki-Toronto route.Flights will depart on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays using Airbus A330-300 aircraft, and total flight times from Helsinki to Toronto will span approximately 8 hours and 45 minutes.Mistervlad/Shutterstock"We are excited to grow our North American network and bring Canada back as a destination. Toronto is a popular travel destination and offers, especially our European customers, great connect...

Economics

4 w. ago Air Canada adds new flights to popular European destinations

Route from Montreal to Porto, Portugal joins growing list of flights launching this year

Economics

last month London’s V&A Storehouse museum opens its massive art warehouse to public

In the museum's biggest innovation, anyone can book a one-on-one appointment with any object

Culture