Canada’s Five-year Travel Markets Outlook
By CBoC Economics Team • Updated January 9, 2026
Resilience at Home, Renewal Abroad
Canadian travel and tourism patterns have shifted quickly amid the political and economic turmoil between Canada and the United States. Fewer Canadians are travelling across the Canada–U.S. border, opting for overseas and domestic destinations instead. Travel intentions surveys suggest this shift will persist for at least the next two to three years.
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A Great Disorder
Predictability and safety are fundamental for tourism growth. Over the last several months, the seismic global political and economic shifts stemming from policy changes in the United States have dried up these precious resources. The trade conflict between Canada and the U.S. is impacting household incomes, the labour market outlook, and confidence in future economic conditions.
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