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Canadian Return Trips Plummet 29.7% Amid U.S. Tensions

10/24/2025

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Statistics Canada reports eight consecutive months of declines in Canadian return trips, down 29.7% in August year over year.
Visits from the United States (U.S.) to Canada rose slightly, totaling 3.2 million trips.
The declines stem from new U.S. border policies and tensions, with Longwoods International reporting that 63% of Canadians are less likely to visit the United States, while some snowbirds still reconsider travel.

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Story summary

Statistics Canada reports eight consecutive months of declines in Canadian return trips, down 29.7% in August year over year.
Visits from the United States (U.S.) to Canada rose slightly, totaling 3.2 million trips.
The declines stem from new U.S. border policies and tensions, with Longwoods International reporting that 63% of Canadians are less likely to visit the United States, while some snowbirds still reconsider travel.