US, Mexico, Brazil, UK, France, Japan, and other important foreign markets were major contributors to the broad Canada tourism freefall in 2025, which resulted in a sharp drop in visitor numbers. As per Statistic Canada in November alone, the UK witnessed a 48.4% decline and the US, which has historically been the biggest source of tourists, suffered a significant 27.4% decline. Notable drops were also seen in Mexico, Brazil, and France, with Brazil exhibiting a range of outcomes and France seeing a startling 60.4% decrease in tourists. A 32.3% drop in tourism was recorded in Japan, highlighting the worldwide trend of fewer people visiting Canada. These numbers demonstrate how rising domestic travel, changing traveller choices, and economic instability all contributed to a tourism freefall in important markets. This sharp drop in visitors highlights the difficulties confronting Canada’s travel sector and the necessity of developing plans to stop the fall and re-establish Canada as a top travel destination worldwide.
Canada Tourism Report: A Mixed Performance Across September, October, and November 2025
In the final quarter of 2025, Canada’s tourism industry experienced a mixed performance, with notable fluctuations in visitor numbers across September, October, and November. In September, Canada saw 2,876,327 visitors, a 28.8% decrease from August, but a marginal -0.2% year-over-year decline. This indicated some resilience in the tourism sector despite the seasonal drop. However, October brought a more positive shift, with 2,363,398 visitors, showing a 17.8% decrease month-over-month but a 4.9% increase year-over-year, suggesting a recovery in international tourism from previous years. Unfortunately, November marked a significant setback, with a sharp 30.5% month-over-month decline to 1,642,110 visitors, and a 5.3% decrease compared to the same month in 2024. This sharp drop highlights the volatility of tourism and the challenges facing Canada’s travel sector, likely influenced by global economic factors, changing travel patterns, and perhaps even the tail-end of seasonal trends. Overall, the data reflects a mixed picture, showing both gains and setbacks for Canada’s tourism sector as it navigates through 2025.
US Contributes to the Widespread Decline in Canada Tourism with Significant Fall in Visitor Numbers
The US, once a major contributor to Canada’s tourism numbers, saw a dramatic downturn in visitor arrivals throughout 2025. November’s data reported 1,317,865 US visitors, reflecting a 27.4% drop from the previous month. This follows a general downward trend: in October, the figures stood at 1,814,406, marking a 15.3% month-over-month decrease. The overall year-over-year change shows a 9.0% drop in tourism from the US, highlighting the waning appeal of Canada as a destination. Even in September, when 2,142,122 Americans visited, the statistics were bleak, showing a 32.0% drop from the previous month.
This significant fall in tourism can be attributed to several factors: economic uncertainty, fluctuating travel restrictions, and a rise in domestic tourism within the US. These factors have all combined to discourage American travelers from visiting neighboring Canada, which historically benefited from a large number of US visitors due to geographical proximity and shared cultural ties.
| Month | Visitors to Canada | Month-over-Month Change | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 1,317,865 | -27.4% | -9.0% |
| October | 1,814,406 | -15.3% | 3.0% |
| September | 2,142,122 | -32.0% | -2.6% |
Mexico’s Impact on Canada Tourism: Moderate Decline, Yet Significant
Despite an overall moderate drop in tourism from Mexico to Canada, with 22,783 visitors in November, the country has still contributed to the broader decline in Canadian tourism. Mexico saw a 7.2% decrease in November’s month-over-month numbers, adding to the cumulative decline in tourism from international sources. However, it’s not all bad news—Mexico has reported a 3.1% increase in year-over-year figures, showing that there is still some resilience in the market.
In October, the numbers were higher at 24,560, yet still showed a 18.2% decrease month-over-month. This trend continued into September, where 30,013 Mexicans visited Canada, marking an even steeper 41.7% decline from the previous month. Economic factors such as inflation and tighter visa policies may be reasons for this decrease in numbers, but there’s hope as the year-over-year change remained positive. This suggests that with the right adjustments, the tourism market from Mexico could stabilize in the coming year.
| Month | Visitors to Canada | Month-over-Month Change | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 22,783 | -7.2% | 3.1% |
| October | 24,560 | -18.2% | 5.5% |
| September | 30,013 | -41.7% | -1.5% |
Brazil: A Rollercoaster Ride for Canada Tourism with Mixed Results
Brazil’s tourism numbers for Canada reflect both the highs and lows of international travel trends. While Brazil showed an 14.8% increase month-over-month in November, with 12,185 visitors, year-over-year figures indicate a 24.2% drop. This flip-flop in statistics paints a picture of an unpredictable market. October saw 10,615 visitors, marking a 25.7% drop from the previous month, but a more favorable 1.3% year-over-year change. Brazil has long been a solid source of tourism to Canada, but its market dynamics are highly susceptible to changes in the Brazilian economy and travel conditions.
Even in September, Brazil’s tourism to Canada showed resilience in the face of challenges, with 14,278 visitors, despite a 24.5% year-over-year decline. Brazil’s fluctuating numbers are indicative of the economic challenges faced by many in the country, including inflation and the rise in domestic tourism. As Brazil’s economy continues to recover, Canada may see a rebound in Brazilian tourist arrivals, but these uncertainties highlight the volatility of global travel.
| Month | Visitors to Canada | Month-over-Month Change | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 12,185 | 14.8% | -24.2% |
| October | 10,615 | -25.7% | 1.3% |
| September | 14,278 | 9.7% | -24.5% |
UK Sees Steep Decline in Canada Tourism as Numbers Drop Significantly
The UK’s impact on Canada’s tourism industry has been profound, especially as November saw a staggering 48.4% drop in UK visitors. Just 33,658 British tourists made their way to Canada in November, down from 65,241 in October, reflecting a 41.1% decline. Even more striking, year-over-year changes from the UK show a 9.0% drop, showing a steady reduction in visits from the UK to Canada over the course of the year.
UK tourists had long been a vital part of Canada’s tourism scene, drawn by Canada’s natural beauty and multicultural cities. However, economic factors, such as a weakening pound and rising travel costs, have played a role in diminishing outbound travel. The month-over-month drop in visits between September (110,781) and October further emphasizes the broader trend: fewer British nationals are opting for Canada. The overall global uncertainty, coupled with better travel deals closer to home, has left the UK as a significant factor in the tourism decline.
| Month | Visitors to Canada | Month-over-Month Change | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 33,658 | -48.4% | 8.1% |
| October | 65,241 | -41.1% | 1.1% |
| September | 110,781 | -19.1% | -1.4% |
France’s Struggles to Maintain Tourist Numbers in Canada Amid Global Changes
France’s contribution to Canada’s tourism sector has taken a notable hit, with a 60.4% drop in visitors from October to November. In November, only 26,188 French nationals visited Canada, a far cry from the 66,180 in October, reflecting a 9.6% month-over-month decline. In September, Canada welcomed 73,195 French visitors, but even then, the numbers showed a 28.7% decline from the previous month.
However, not all is lost. Year-over-year changes for November indicate a 7.4% increase, signaling some positive movement. But the sharp decline in monthly numbers highlights the fluctuating nature of tourism, where France’s travel interest to Canada has been shrinking in 2025. Factors such as rising costs, the lingering impact of COVID-19, and shifting travel preferences have led to fewer French tourists choosing Canada. Yet, despite the challenges, French tourism still has potential to rebound with better travel incentives and marketing.
| Month | Visitors to Canada | Month-over-Month Change | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 26,188 | -60.4% | 7.4% |
| October | 66,180 | -9.6% | 6.5% |
| September | 73,195 | -28.7% | 2.4% |
Japan: Japan’s Steady Decline in Canada Tourism Amid Travel Challenges
Japan, too, has seen a substantial fall in tourism to Canada, with 10,304 Japanese visitors arriving in November—an alarming 32.3% decrease from October. This follows a 30.3% month-over-month drop in October, where 15,214 visitors made the trip. The steady decline continued from September, when 21,829 visitors from Japan arrived, marking a 20.9% decrease compared to the previous month.
However, despite the decline, Japan is one of the few countries showing a positive year-over-year trend. The 24.4% year-over-year increase in November signals that Japanese tourism has not entirely fallen off the radar for Canada. The drop, while significant, could also be attributed to changes in flight availability, rising travel costs, and Japan’s own domestic tourism surge. While Japan’s economic situation may still allow for travel, Canada must better cater to this market with more affordable and attractive packages to entice Japanese visitors back to its shores.
| Month | Visitors to Canada | Month-over-Month Change | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 10,304 | -32.3% | 24.4% |
| October | 15,214 | -30.3% | 5.3% |
| September | 21,829 | -20.9% | 20.7% |
Tourism Declines Across Major Countries Contributing to Canada’s Tourism Dip in 2025
In 2025, the tourism numbers from several key countries to Canada showed significant declines, underscoring the widespread fall in international visitor arrivals. The US saw a major reduction in visits, with 1,317,865 American tourists in November, representing a 27.4% month-over-month drop and a 9.0% year-over-year decrease. This decline followed a similar pattern in October and September, with notable drops of 15.3% and 32.0% respectively. The UK also experienced a sharp downturn, with 33,658 visitors in November, marking a 48.4% month-over-month decline and a 8.1% year-over-year increase, albeit from a much lower base. Tourism from Mexico saw smaller changes but still contributed to the downward trend, with 22,783 visitors in November, reflecting a 7.2% decrease month-over-month.
The data from Brazil presented a mixed picture, with a 14.8% month-over-month increase in November, yet a 24.2% drop year-over-year, signaling volatile travel patterns. Meanwhile, France and Japan also faced declines, with France experiencing a dramatic 60.4% decrease from October to November, and Japan seeing a 32.3% drop in the same period. While some countries, such as Brazil and Japan, showed positive year-over-year changes, the overall trend is a stark indication of the global slowdown in travel to Canada in 2025.
| Country | Month | Visitors to Canada | Month-over-Month Change | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | November | 1,317,865 | -27.4% | -9.0% |
| October | 1,814,406 | -15.3% | 3.0% | |
| September | 2,142,122 | -32.0% | -2.6% | |
| UK | November | 33,658 | -48.4% | 8.1% |
| October | 65,241 | -41.1% | 1.1% | |
| September | 110,781 | -19.1% | -1.4% | |
| Mexico | November | 22,783 | -7.2% | 3.1% |
| October | 24,560 | -18.2% | 5.5% | |
| September | 30,013 | -41.7% | -1.5% | |
| Brazil | November | 12,185 | 14.8% | -24.2% |
| October | 10,615 | -25.7% | 1.3% | |
| September | 14,278 | 9.7% | -24.5% | |
| France | November | 26,188 | -60.4% | 7.4% |
| October | 66,180 | -9.6% | 6.5% | |
| September | 73,195 | -28.7% | 2.4% | |
| Japan | November | 10,304 | -32.3% | 24.4% |
| October | 15,214 | -30.3% | 5.3% | |
| September | 21,829 | -20.9% | 20.7% |
In 2025, US, Mexico, Brazil, UK, France, Japan, and others contributed to the widespread Canada tourism freefall, with significant declines in tourist arrivals due to economic shifts, changing travel patterns, and global uncertainty.
In conclusion, the widespread Canada tourism freefall that was witnessed in 2025, with significant declines in tourist arrivals as per Statistic Canada, was mostly fuelled by the US, Mexico, Brazil, UK, France, Japan, and other important nations. This decline was caused by a number of causes, such as economic uncertainty, shifting travel patterns, and an increase in domestic travel, all of which deterred foreign tourists from selecting Canada as their top vacation destination. The tourist industry is still strong in spite of this decline, and restoring Canada as a major international vacation destination in the future will depend on efforts to solve these issues. Knowing how these countries affected the tourism industry provides important insights into the recovery tactics required to negotiate the changing global travel scene.
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