How did American travel to Canada change in 2025?

American residents entering Canada decreased by 6.3% in 2025 compared to 2024, a less extreme decline than Canadian travel to the U.S.

Did Windsor-Detroit border crossings see the same decline?

While Windsor-Detroit crossings saw an 11% decrease in Canadian vehicles, it was less dramatic than the national average. The Windsor-Detroit Tunnel reported only a 4.5% decrease.

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Canadian Car Trips to US Plummet 30.9%

Q: What caused the 30.9% drop in Canadian car trips to the US in 2025?

Statistics Canada compiled border data for 2025 and observed a 30.9% decrease in Canadian vehicles traveling to the U.S. and back, though specific reasons were not officially speculated upon.

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Summary

Canadian vehicle traffic to the U.S. decreased by 30.9% in 2025.
American residents entering Canada also saw a decline of 6.3%.
Windsor-Detroit crossings experienced an 11% drop in Canadian vehicles.

Statistics Canada reported a substantial 30.9% decrease in Canadian vehicles traveling to the U.S. and returning in 2025 compared to the previous year. This marks a significant decline in land travel, with 16.9 million Canadian vehicles processed at the U.S. border in 2025, down from 24.96 million in 2024.

During the same period, American residents entering Canada also decreased, showing a 6.3% reduction. While specific reasons were not speculated upon by Statistics Canada, the depth and length of this decline are considered notable. Land crossings at Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit also saw a decrease, but less dramatically, with an 11% drop in Canadian vehicles entering Canada.

Officials at the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel reported a smaller decrease of approximately 4.5%, attributing this resilience to factors like cross-border employment, proximity, and affordability. The draw of Detroit sports teams was also cited as a significant factor for residents in the Windsor-Essex area.