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How Much Have Canadians Cut Back On Trips To The U.S.?

Canadians have been rethinking trips south since early 2025. Guess how big the change has been, then see the border counts and how every other reader guessed.

Samuel W. BennettBy Samuel W. Bennett · Nov. 8, 2026

Read the full storyCanadians Made 25% Fewer Trips To The U.S. This Year Than In 2024, While Their Trips Elsewhere Rose 12%

Method and data

Data: Statistics Canada's monthly counts of Canadian residents returning from the United States and from other countries (table 24-10-0053-01), January to August of 2024 and 2026. August 2026 is the latest month available.

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