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Canadian U.S. Travel Plummets, Overseas Trips Surge

3/11/2026

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In February 2026, Canadian-resident return trips from the United States totaled 1.5 million, down 14.5% year-over-year.
Travel by car and air to the United States fell 13% and 17.6% year-over-year.
Canadian trips overseas by air rose 7.2% to 1.3 million in February 2026.
U.S. travel to Canada rose 6.1% in February 2026, the first increase after a year of declines.

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Story summary

In February 2026, Canadian-resident return trips from the United States totaled 1.5 million, down 14.5% year-over-year.
Travel by car and air to the United States fell 13% and 17.6% year-over-year.
Canadian trips overseas by air rose 7.2% to 1.3 million in February 2026.
U.S. travel to Canada rose 6.1% in February 2026, the first increase after a year of declines.