Many Canadians are planning a trip this Thanksgiving weekend.
More than 40 per cent of Canadian respondents of a new survey plan to travel on the long weekend, according to Skyscanner, a search aggregator and travel agency.
The survey, with 2,000 Canadian travellers polled, offers insights into holiday travel behaviour and preferences for the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend, according to Skyscanner.
“This year’s Thanksgiving travel trends show a clear rebound in Canadians’ desire to see loved ones and explore where possible,” says Laura Lindsay, Skyscanner travel expert.
Of the 40 per cent of respondents planning to travel, the majority are opting for road trips (54 per cent), followed by air travel (37 per cent) and train journeys (six per cent), the survey found.
Most Canadians, 60 per cent, are concerned about travel costs but despite worries, they still plan to take a trip.
Most, 70 per cent, plan to travel close to home with British Columbia, Quebec, and Ontario the top destinations. For those travelling abroad, the United States and the Caribbean are popular choices for holiday escapes.
Nearly half (45 per cent) of those surveyed prefer to book travel at least two months in advance to get the best deal.
Family reunions are a top priority, according to the survey. About 65 per cent of respondents plan to travel with family. Solo trips and couples getaways are the next most popular travel scenarios.
Most Canadian travellers (78 per cent ) plan to spend up to $1,000 per person on their holiday travels.
In addition to Canadian Thanksgiving, Skyscanner’s survey also revealed that 10 per cent of Canadians are planning to travel for the U.S. Thanksgiving in November.
Popular U.S. destinations for Canadian travellers include Los Angeles and New York.
“U.S. Thanksgiving is becoming a popular travel window for Canadians, particularly for those looking to combine holiday fun with shopping deals,” said Lindsay.
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