A new Statistics Canada report shows that real tourism gross domestic product grew by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2026. This growth outpaced the broader Canadian economy, where overall real gross domestic product increased by just 0.1%. Total tourism spending in Canada reached 28.4 billion dollars during the quarter. International visitor spending rose by 0.9%, which helped offset a 0.2% drop in domestic spending by Canadian residents. The sector also added jobs, with touris

Statistics Canada released new data showing mixed trends for international travel in April 2026. Trips to Canada by United States residents rose 6.9% year over year to 1.5 million visits. This growth was driven by a 6.8% increase in automobile trips and a 7.8% jump in air arrivals. In contrast, overseas resident arrivals fell 6.7% compared to the same month last year. This drop was led by fewer visitors coming from Europe and Asia. For Canadians travelling abroad, return trip

Canada's tourism industry posted solid gains in the third quarter of 2025, with tourism GDP climbing 0.9% despite ongoing trade tensions with the United States. The sector outpaced the broader economy, which grew just 0.5% during the same period. Accommodation and transportation industries led the expansion, while domestic tourism spending reached $20.8 billion. International visitor spending rebounded after a sharp decline in Q2, though many Canadians shifted their travel p

Tourism in Canada experienced robust growth in the second quarter of 2025, with GDP increasing by 1.3%, significantly outperforming the...

The preliminary data for August 2025 indicates a significant 14.9% year-over-year decrease in international arrivals to Canada,...

According to data released by Statistics Canada on July 23, 2025, the number of non-resident visitors entering Canada reached 2,310,414...