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It seems more Canadian snowbirds are deciding to either stay home or fly the coop elsewhere this winter to avoid the United States as their vacation destination.
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It seems more Canadian snowbirds are deciding to either stay home or fly the coop elsewhere this winter to avoid the United States as their vacation destination.
While November has traditionally been a month when many snowbirds pack their suitcases for Florida, Arizona and other sunny U.S. states, a new survey finds a massive drop in those planning to cross the border.
The 2025 Winter Smart Traveller Survey by the Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada (THIA) found that only 26 per cent of Canadians are likely to go to the U.S., a 37 per cent drop from last year.
The sharpest drop is among baby boomers who are the age group that traditionally spend their winters in the southern U.S. The survey found of those 61 years of age and older, only 10 per cent are likely to go the U.S. That’s a 66 per cent drop from 2024.
“We’ve certainly seen a move by some to get away from ownership or long-term rentals in the U.S. in favour of the Caribbean and Mexico,” said Will McAleer, executive director at THIA.