Originally Posted by davidcalgary29
You have to remember that this is the high season for international travel to Canada: inbound seats are very much in-demand, and command premium prices in foreign markets. Conversely, many US destinations are often offered at very attractive prices to Canadians during the summer months.
You may also find that prices for travel to smaller markets remain static throughout much of the year. My sister (SBA) just visited my parents (YEG), and paid $250 USD for her trip on AmericaWest. She paid the same price to travel YEG-SBA in August, and again in October.
I follow the fares and I don't find too great of a variation between seasons to YYZ and YUL. As far as demand being high in summer, I rarely have difficulty using FF miles to Canada which is my preferred strategy and then purchase tickets when traveling domestically. Alternatively, one can fly to BUF or BTV for at least half the cost of going to YYZ or YUL, but it is a pain. Does anyone know if there are there any consolidator fares to Canada?