July 23, 2025
RED FM News Desk
New data from Statistics Canada reveals that the trend of Canadians steering clear of travel to the United States remains strong in 2025, with travel patterns showing a notable shift amid ongoing trade tensions.
According to the agency, the number of Canadian residents returning from the U.S. dropped by 31.9% in May compared to the same month in 2024. It marks the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year declines in U.S. travel.
While travel to the U.S. is down, Canadian visits to other international destinations are seeing modest gains, with overseas return trips up 8.9% in May compared to last year.
Overall, Canadians are travelling less in 2025. The total number of trips abroad in May fell by 22.5% year-over-year—the fifth straight monthly drop. Month-over-month data also shows a 3% decline from April to May.
The trend is mirrored on the other side of the border, as fewer Americans are visiting Canada. U.S. resident trips north fell 5.6% in May compared to May 2024, marking the fourth straight monthly decline.
The data suggests that shifting geopolitical and economic factors, including the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade dispute, continue to influence travel habits on both sides of the border.
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