Canadians Still Plan to Travel Despite Higher Energy Costs

Canadians will keep travel plans despite higher costs. Most will travel in Canada to save money.

A survey says 9 in 10 Canadians plan a trip in 2026.

92% of travellers will stay in Canada. 70% will travel abroad. 30% will visit the US.

Domestic travel helps the economy. It could add $4.6 billion to Canada's GDP.

More Canadian travel means more jobs. The industry will grow.

This will help the Canadian economy.

Households will spend $7,000 on travel. At least one-third will be spent in Canada.

Some travellers stay in Canada due to US tensions. Others want to explore Canada.

40% of travellers visit friends and family. 39% want to support Canadian businesses.

58% of people think travel is important. 81% make compromises to save money.

Canadians spend $43 less per night in Canada than abroad.

A survey polled 1,000 Canadian adults. They answered between Feb 25 and March 3.

The BDC is confident about the tourism season.

A stable Canadian dollar will attract foreign visitors. Canadians will travel at home.

Canadian travel prices have eased. This helps offset higher energy prices.

Gasoline is only 5% of the average Canadian budget.

Higher gasoline prices do not change the budget for many Canadians.

2025 was a record year for domestic tourism. Canadian travellers spent more.

This helped offset a dip in international tourist spending.

Canadian trips to the US have decreased. Return trips increased slightly.

This momentum will continue in 2026.

2026 will be a positive year. Canadians still have the means to travel.

Stick to the facts.

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