"Canadian travellers are still unhappy with President Donald Trump, and that's affecting the 2026 outlook of visitors to the US from Canada. In 2025, there was a noticeable travel chill from the US's northern neighbor, following President Donald Trump's quips about the "51st state" and the levying of hefty tariffs. A January survey of more than 1,000 Canadian prospective travelers found that they remain hesitant to travel to the US and would rather support domestic tourism, according to Longwoods International,"
"According to Longwoods International, 55% of surveyed Canadian travelers report that they intend to travel to the US within the next 12 months, which remains mostly unchanged from 54% reported in October 2025. Among those who intend to make the trip, only 9% say they have already made bookings. In 2025, 4 million fewer Canadian travelers visited the US than the previous year, marking a 22% drop, according to the US Commerce Department's National Travel and Tourism Office."
"Seventy-three percent of Canadian respondents to the latest survey, who said they changed their 2026travel plans to avoid the US, cited economic policies and tariffs. Other factors are also at work. More than 40% of respondents told Longwoods International that they strongly or somewhat disagree that the US is a place that values international travelers, welcomes travelers with diverse backgrounds, is a safe place to visit, and feels welcoming in general,"
A January Longwoods International survey of over 1,000 prospective Canadian travelers found 55% intend to travel to the US in the next 12 months, nearly unchanged from October 2025, while only 9% of those have booked. In 2025, 4 million fewer Canadians visited the US, a 22% drop. Seventy-three percent who changed 2026 plans to avoid the US cited economic policies and tariffs. More than 40% disagreed that the US values international or diverse travelers, is safe, or feels welcoming, and perceptions of US safety have declined. Major snowbird destinations from Palm Springs to southern Florida are losing visitors as Canadians choose Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, or domestic travel.
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