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Canadian Travel to U.S. Up 1.4% Amid Rebound Forecast

5/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

Canadian trips to the United States rose 1.4% in April 2026 to 1.8 million, rise since December 2024.
A BDC survey of 1,000 adults (Feb 24–Mar 3 2026) found 70% avoid U.S. travel, 92% plan trips, and that shifting a night to Canada could add $4.6 billion to GDP.
Las Vegas resorts accepted the Canadian dollar at par in March 2026, drawing 15,000 Canadians.
Gaps narrowed to –7.6% in March 2026, prompting the U.S. Travel Association to predict a rebound.

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Story summary

Canadian trips to the United States rose 1.4% in April 2026 to 1.8 million, rise since December 2024.
A BDC survey of 1,000 adults (Feb 24–Mar 3 2026) found 70% avoid U.S. travel, 92% plan trips, and that shifting a night to Canada could add $4.6 billion to GDP.
Las Vegas resorts accepted the Canadian dollar at par in March 2026, drawing 15,000 Canadians.
Gaps narrowed to –7.6% in March 2026, prompting the U.S. Travel Association to predict a rebound.