Canada recorded 1.3M overnight arrivals in April 2024, a 12% increase from 2023, with YTD arrivals at 4.1M (+15%). The US remains the largest source market (880K, +13%). Significant growth came from China (+59%), Japan (+60%), and France (+16%), while Mexico saw a notable decline (-42%). Air travel increased for both US (+17%) and other international visitors (+18%).

Canada welcomed 19.9 million overnight visitors in 2024, a 9% increase from 2023. This growth was driven by the US (+10%) and strong gains from Asian markets, notably China (+43%), South Korea (+13%), and Japan (+23%). Mexico's arrivals decreased 28% due to visa changes. A strong winter season helped offset softer summer numbers, contributing to overall annual growth.

Canada recorded 979K overnight arrivals in February 2024, a 19% increase from 2023. The US contributed 659K (+15%), primarily via land. Significant growth was seen from China (+157%), Japan (+44%), South Korea (+35%), and Mexico (+32%). Air travel was the main mode for non-US visitors, while land travel dominated for US arrivals.

Canada recorded 771K overnight arrivals in January 2024, up 9% from 2023. The US was the main source (506K, +6%). Mexico saw a 25% increase, and China a substantial 73% rise. Air travel grew significantly for both US (+13%) and other international visitors (+16%), while US land arrivals increased by 1%.

Canada's tourism regained momentum in 2023, welcoming 18.3 million overnight visitors (up 43% from 2022), reaching 83% of 2019 levels. Monthly arrivals hit 96% of 2019 by year-end. Mexico, France, the US, and the UK led the strong recovery, aided by border reopenings in 2021 and eased COVID-19 regulations in October 2022.

Canada's Q3 2023 tourism saw international spending surpass 2019 levels (105%) for the first time, contributing to overall spending reaching 103% of pre-pandemic figures. Canada remains a top destination for US travelers. While air connectivity and hotel occupancy are recovering, the tourism labor force (2.5% below 2019) and active businesses (2.3% fewer) still lag. Domestic sentiment is positive, but international arrivals are at 81% of 2019 levels.

France is Canada's 3rd largest source of arrivals, with overnight visits projected to match 2019 levels in 2025 and spending exceeding by 20%. By 2026, Canada expects 697,800 French visitors generating $1.3 billion. Key segments are "Refined Globetrotters" and "Outdoor Explorers," seeking cultural, culinary, and nature experiences. Quebec is the most popular Canadian region for French visitors.

Canada's 2026-2035 Tourism Outlook forecasts robust growth, with revenue reaching $160B by 2028 and $216.3B by 2035 (67% increase). This high-growth, tariff-free export sector outperforms the broader economy (5.3% vs 3.7% annual growth), contributing 9-10% ($27-30B) to Canada's non-US export goal. Leveraging its strong global brand, Canada aims to boost domestic travel, attract high-yield US visitors, and accelerate growth from overseas markets.

In March 2025, Canada recorded 1.0 million overnight arrivals, an 11% decrease from 2024. Year-to-date arrivals reached 2.8 million (-4%). The US was the primary source with 731k (-9%), followed by the UK (31k, -19%) and Mexico (27k, -21%). Most US visitors arrived by terrestrial routes (407k, -16%), while other international visitors predominantly arrived by air (248k, +16%).