A new national study suggests Canadian travelers are not scaling back their plans in 2026 but simply redirecting them.

Due to geopolitical tensions with the United States, high costs, and a weak exchange rate, Canadians are also leaning into artificial intelligence to find their next vacation destinations.

However, one province stands out: Saskatchewan, where residents are more inclined than any other Canadians to keep their trips domestic.

Cross-Border Travel Falls Sharply as Costs and Tensions Rise

According to the 2026 Blue Cross Travel Study , 76% of Canadians say they are less likely to visit the United States in the year ahead. It marks a sharp jump from 2025, when only 47% reported the same hesitation.

While hesitancy toward U.S. travel is broad, the motivations differ by dem

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