Fewer passengers to the U.S. from Canada?
Dec 26, 2025 | 8:21 am
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I wish my kids sports team felt the same way. They are tripping over themselves to go to tournaments in the states.
And some of the parents have businesses directly impacted by the tariffs. Other families have parents not born north of the Rio Grande.
Is the size of the plane the same?
And some of the parents have businesses directly impacted by the tariffs. Other families have parents not born north of the Rio Grande.
Dec 31, 2025 | 6:53 pm
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Dec 31, 2025 | 7:09 pm
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A very small sample but have neighbours/friends who travel down to Costa Rica from the YYJ vicinity regularly (one set has property, the other family. Both have taken to flying via YYZ and avoiding a U.S. transit this year (have usually transited through the U.S. prior), though one set also considers the additional vet expenses a U.S. transit incurs there days.
As for land travel, I'd like to see what effect the photo requirements for land entry and exit is going to have.
As for land travel, I'd like to see what effect the photo requirements for land entry and exit is going to have.
Jan 2, 2026 | 10:26 am
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A very small sample but have neighbours/friends who travel down to Costa Rica from the YYJ vicinity regularly (one set has property, the other family. Both have taken to flying via YYZ and avoiding a U.S. transit this year (have usually transited through the U.S. prior), though one set also considers the additional vet expenses a U.S. transit incurs there days.
https://news.yvr.ca/westjet-launches...december-2025/
Jan 2, 2026 | 1:21 pm
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That sounds like a painful detour but at the very least, it looks like WS started a once weekly YVR - LIR route on a seasonal basis.
https://news.yvr.ca/westjet-launches...december-2025/
https://news.yvr.ca/westjet-launches...december-2025/
Jan 3, 2026 | 10:28 am
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Canadian snowbirds flocking to sell their Florida homes amid Trump feud face huge losses
Canadian Real Estate Company Royale LePage surveyed Canadians who own US property.
They found that 54 percent are considering selling, the majority of who credit the current political climate with that decision.
'The polarizing political climate in the United States is prompting many Canadians to reconsider how and where they spend their time and money,' said Royal LePage president and CEO Phil Soper in a statement.
Canadian Real Estate Company Royale LePage surveyed Canadians who own US property.
They found that 54 percent are considering selling, the majority of who credit the current political climate with that decision.
'The polarizing political climate in the United States is prompting many Canadians to reconsider how and where they spend their time and money,' said Royal LePage president and CEO Phil Soper in a statement.
Jan 28, 2026 | 2:06 pm
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Study reveals latest Canadian sentiment toward US travel
According to the recent Blue Cross Travel Study, 76 per cent of Canadians are less inclined to add a U.S. destination to their travel itineraries in 2026, up 29 points from last year.
Ninety-six per cent of respondents cited at least one reason that makes them less likely to visit in the next 12 months. U.S. political or leadership concerns were among the main considerations, followed by trade disputes, a weak Canadian dollar, border crossing travel hassles and safety or crime concerns.
According to the recent Blue Cross Travel Study, 76 per cent of Canadians are less inclined to add a U.S. destination to their travel itineraries in 2026, up 29 points from last year.
Ninety-six per cent of respondents cited at least one reason that makes them less likely to visit in the next 12 months. U.S. political or leadership concerns were among the main considerations, followed by trade disputes, a weak Canadian dollar, border crossing travel hassles and safety or crime concerns.
Jan 31, 2026 | 9:10 am
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Jan 31, 2026 | 10:32 am
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On both counts.
Now as to the weak Canadian Dollar ..... well, not just CDN, but pretty much all currencies have been getting stronger compared to US $ (
for me since I'm currently based in BC but my funds come in US$ )
Jan 31, 2026 | 5:59 pm
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No change on FLL route, still several wide bodies from YYZ/YUL. FLL has a lot of snowbirds that travel back and forth. However there are no more wide bodies to MIA or MCO this winter, which is an indication of decreased tourist demand.
Jan 31, 2026 | 6:20 pm
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Nashville visits from our Canadian neighbors have been down 20% in 2025. Locals downtown say they feel the effects of the drop, especially in the off season when the hockey teams play. So I was surprised but happy to see Porter starting service from Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto to Nashville on a daily seasonal schedule. It’s a small 78 seat plane, but hopefully it reverses the trend.
Feb 1, 2026 | 9:12 am
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Nashville visits from our Canadian neighbors have been down 20% in 2025. Locals downtown say they feel the effects of the drop, especially in the off season when the hockey teams play. So I was surprised but happy to see Porter starting service from Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto to Nashville on a daily seasonal schedule. Its a small 78 seat plane, but hopefully it reverses the trend.