Canadian travel to the US plummets amid border concerns and new fingerprinting rules

A significant shift in Canadian travel patterns has emerged as new research reveals a dramatic decline in cross-border trips to the United States. According to the Angus Reid Institute, only 10% of Canadians made multiple trips south in the past year, down from 19% in 2023. The drop comes as two-thirds of Canadians call new US fingerprinting requirements for stays exceeding 29 days "invasive," while 70% express discomfort with winter travel plans. Safety concerns, political tensions, and stricter border protocols now outweigh cost considerations, with many Canadians redirecting their travel dollars to domestic destinations or international alternatives as a gesture of national solidarity.

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