Canada’s domestic travel sector continues to experience strong growth, according to new data from Airbnb. The company reports that domestic bookings increased by over 10 percent in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This trend highlights a sustained interest among Canadians in exploring their own country and supporting local hosts and businesses.
Airbnb noted that this rise in domestic travel is being observed across the country, with nearly every province and territory—12 out of 13—experiencing an increase in bookings. Smaller towns and rural communities are attracting more visitors, which is helping distribute tourism-related economic benefits beyond Canada’s major cities.
In particular, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan saw year-over-year booking increases of more than 20 percent during the first six months of 2025. This growth was evident in both urban centers and rural areas.
“The vast majority of bookings in Canada were already domestic, so to see a surge this big is especially significant. Canadians are continuing to explore their own country, and that’s delivering real economic benefits for hosts, small businesses, and communities nationwide. Domestic travel is becoming a lasting part of our identity, and Canadian hosts are helping make that possible in communities of all sizes,” said Hannah Parish, Country Manager for Airbnb Canada.
Airbnb also observed that travelers are visiting a wide variety of destinations within Canada—from coastal regions to mountain areas—and western provinces have seen a notable uptick in activity among domestic travelers.
There has also been an increase in international travel outside the United States by Canadians using Airbnb. Bookings for non-U.S. destinations grew by almost ten percent compared to the previous year’s first half. Countries such as Japan, Brazil, the Philippines, France, Thailand, and Mexico saw double-digit growth rates from Canadian guests.
“Canadians are booking with Airbnb more than ever before. What’s changed is where they are travelling to—a seismic shift in travel behaviour that’s showing no signs of slowing down, and we’re thankful that hosts are able to play a role in helping Canadians explore Canada and the world,” said Parish.