Ten months in, the Canadian boycott is still going strong. Data from Statistics Canada showed a 30.5% decline in Canadian-resident return trips by car from the U.S. this October compared to last year. Yet, there’s a Canadian province that seems to stand out from the rest.
According to the 2026 Blue Cross Travel Study , many Albertans remain loyal to their southern neighbors and are planning to travel to the U.S. in 2026.
Here is a closer look at the percentage of Albertans planning to cross the border next year, along with the study's key findings.
Alberta’s Travel Boycott Is The Weakest In Canada
Recent data from the 2026 Blue Cross Travel Study shows that 31% of Albertans are planning to travel to the U.S. in 2026. The study is based on an online survey conducted in October 2025

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