Canada

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According to the poll, Canadians aged 55 and older are most likely to say their plans are unaffected by inflation, interest rates and geopolitics. Younger Canadians — the group most eager to travel — are the most likely to be priced out.

A recent TD survey on summer spending indicated that buying Canadian remains a strong sentiment. For example, 79 per cent of respondents plan to support local or Canadian businesses this summer. Of that group, 48 per cent said their desire to support local business is even stronger than it was last year.

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Trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. are still redirecting spending. There has been a decline in reservations by Canadians who used to consider travelling to the U.S.

A March 2026 Leger survey found 67 per cent of Canadians cited political tension as a central factor for reduced visits to the U.S., while 64 per cent said they are less likely to travel to Mexico due to security concerns.

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All these shifts are creating an opening for domestic travel, and the federal government is moving to fill it.

Ottawa has brought back the Canada Strong Pass for a second summer. From June 19 to Sept. 7, it offers reduced or free admissions to Parks Canada sites, historic sites, marine conservation areas and galleries and museums around the country.

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