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Moira A. McDonald, Associate Dean, Associate Professor, Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Royal Roads University

Trade wars and soaring airfares are reshaping how Canadians travel this summer

Last year was one of Canada’s strongest tourism years on record. The sector generated nearly $60 billion in revenue between May and August 2025, a six per cent year-over-year increase, according to Destination Canada.

Several forces drove that surge, including a continued post-COVID rebound and persistent trade tensions between Canada and the United States that encouraged Canadians to explore the nation’s provinces and territories.

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