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Where to Winter: Expedia Reveals Sun, Slopes, and Songstresses Driving Canadian Travel Habits This Winter

Winter is here and travellers around the globe are packing their bags and planning for their next adventure. Not only are Canadians seeking out top destinations domestically and internationally, but A...

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TORONTO: Winter is here and travellers around the globe are packing their bags and planning for their next adventure. Not only are Canadians seeking out top destinations domestically and internationally, but Americans are eager to plan a visit to the great white north to experience the best the country has to offer. Expedia’s winter travel outlook highlights this year’s winter trends as well as best ways to save and when to book.

Global travellers flock to Canada:

  • Americans exploring the great white north1: Many Canadian destinations have seen a search increase among American travellers this winter season. Vancouver, which is set to host the final leg of the Era’s tour, has seen a 113 per cent surge in searches from a U.S. origin. Other notable destinations on American radar include Québec City (65 per cent), Banff (60 per cent), Montreal (34 per cent), and Canmore (104 per cent), which was recently named as one of Expedia’s Detour Destinations for 2025.

Trending Canadian Destinations for Americans

Based on YOY lodging searches for American travellers

  • Vancouver (113 per cent)
  • Canmore (104 per cent)
  • Quebec City (65 per cent)
  • Banff (60 per cent)
  • Montreal (34 per cent)
  • Victoria (30 per cent)
  • Mont Tremblant (29 per cent)
  • Niagara Falls (26 per cent)
  • Ottawa (26 per cent)
  • Revelstoke (21 per cent)
  •  

    Most Searched for Canadian Destinations2

    Based on lodging searches for American travellers

  • Vancouver
  • Toronto
  • Whistler
  • Montreal
  • Quebec City
  • Niagara Falls
  • Banff
  • Mont-Tremblant
  • Victoria
  • Calgary
    • French culture exchange: Based on flight searches3, travellers from France are eager to visit Montreal with the city ranking seventh in the top ten most searched for destinations during the Christmas holidays. This is a 6 per cent increase compared to the previous year. Toronto has also seen an increase (25 per cent)4 on flight searches during the winter holiday season.
    • Brits visiting major Canadian cities5: In the UK, two Canadian destinations are piquing the interest of travellers with search increases both in Vancouver (45 per cent) and Montreal (70 per cent).

    Canadian travel habits:

    • Japan Travel Pulse6: Travel to Japan is becoming increasingly popular among Canadians with search increases in three major Japanese cities topping the list, including Osaka (95 per cent), Tokyo (90 per cent) and Kyoto (79 per cent). The longer holiday vacation period means more time for travellers to explore far-off destinations.

    Trending Destinations for Winter

    Based on YoY lodging searches for Canadian travellers

    Domestic

    International

  • Vancouver (33 per cent)
  • Quebec City (28 per cent)
  • Victoria (22 per cent)
  • Edmonton (20 per cent)
  • Canmore (19 per cent)
  • Niagara Falls (17 per cent)
  • Banff (14 per cent)
  • Ottawa (14 per cent)
  • Montreal (12 per cent)
  • East Kootenay (15 per cent)
  • Osaka (95 per cent)
  • Tokyo (90 per cent)
  • Kyoto (79 per cent)
  • Dubai (39 per cent)
  • Maldives (38 per cent)
  • Chicago (38 per cent)
  • Paris (36 per cent)
  • Manila (34 per cent)
  • Bangkok (31 per cent)
  • Honolulu (29 per cent)
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    Most Searched Destinations this Winter7

    Based on lodging searches for Canadian travellers

    Domestic

    International

  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
  • Montreal
  • Quebec City
  • Banff
  • Niagara Falls
  • Whistler
  • Calgary
  • Edmonton
  • Ottawa
  • New York
  • Cancun
  • Las Vegas
  • Punta Cana
  • Orlando
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Miami
  • Puerto Vallarta
  • Playa del Carmen
  • Tokyo
    • Warming up with family and sun8: This holiday season Canadians are escaping the cold by warming up with their families as well as under the sun in sun-soaked destinations. The most popular flight searches during this period are for warm locales like Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Delhi, Cancun, and Las Vegas with travellers from Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal leading the charge.

    Most Searched Destinations over the Christmas Holidays

    Based on flight searches for Canadian travellers

    Domestic

    International

  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
  • Montreal
  • Calgary
  • Edmonton
  • Ottawa
  • Winnipeg
  • Halifax
  • Kelowna
  • Saskatoon
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Orlando
  • Delhi
  • Cancun
  • Las Vegas
  • Los Angeles
  • Miami
  • New York
  • Puerto Vallarta
  • Manila
  • Best and Busiest Times to Travel This Winter9

    For both domestic and international travel, December 22nd and 23rd are the busiest days of the season. Many travellers are flying out to visit their families and getaway for the holiday season.

    • Busiest Travel Dates: Week of Dec. 18 is the busiest; December 22nd and 23rd (lead-up to Christmas) are the busiest days.
    • Lightest Travel Dates: Week of Dec. 4.

    Cheapest Day of the Week to Fly9

    According to Expedia data, Fridays are typically the busiest days at the airport during the winter months, while Tuesdays see the least crowds. To maximize savings, depart on a Sunday instead of Saturday to save around 8 per cent on domestic flights.

    Notes to Editor:

    Images can be found here.

    Data Sources

    1Based on lodging searches with a U.S. origin for travel between Dec 1, 2024 – Mar 9, 2025 compared to Dec 1, 2023 – Mar 10, 2024

    2Based on lodging searches with a U.S. origin for travel between Dec 1, 2024 – Mar 9, 2025.

    3Based on flight searches with a France origin for travel between Dec 20, 2024 - Jan 6, 2025.

    4Based on flight searches with a France origin for travel between Feb 7, 2024 – Mar 10, 2025.

    5Based on flight searches with a UK origin for travel between Dec 1, 2024 – Mar 1, 2025.

    6Based on lodging searches with a Canada origin for travel between Dec 1, 2024 – Mar 9, 2025 compared to Dec 1, 2023 – Mar 10, 2024

    7Based on lodging searches with a Canada origin for travel between Dec 1, 2024 – Mar 9, 2025.

    8Based on lodging searches with a Canada origin for travel between Dec 20, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025.

    9 Based on Expedia flight demand for travel for December 2023 – March 2024 compared to the same time frame the year prior.

    10How to avoid flight cancellations information is based on January through July 2023 flight status data for flights originating in Canada sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform. Percentages noted are averages.

    About Expedia

    Expedia® is one of the world’s leading full-service travel brands. By providing everything you need to go all in one place, our mission is to ensure you’re getting the most out of every trip and feel supported every step of the way.

    Use our mobile app or visit www.expedia.ca to plan your journey with us.

    © 2024 Expedia, Inc., an Expedia Group company. All rights reserved. Expedia and the Expedia logo are trademarks of Expedia, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CST# 2029030-50.

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    Fonte: Business Wire

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