Canadians want to visit Toronto way more than any U.S. cities in 2025

As more Canadians reconsider travel to the U.S. this year, many are choosing to explore domestic getaways and international destinations.

California's governor is trying to convince Canadians to travel to the Golden State, which promises beaches, vineyards, and outdoor adventure. It turns out that Canadians are still looking for all those things, but they're just willing to travel within the country or venture further to avoid travelling south of the border.

Although some Canadians are still choosing to travel to the U.S., others are looking to explore options near and far. Skyscanner, a travel search aggregator, has just released its latest Smarter Summer Report, detailing how Canadians can plan budget-friendly trips and where they're headed.

According to the report, 68 per cent of Canadians are still looking to book their summer holidays, and 76 per cent of adventurous Canadians are “open to lesser-known destinations in exchange for better value.”

"It's not just about where you go but how you plan," said Laura Lindsay, Skyscanner's travel expert. "Canadians are taking a more intentional approach this year, looking to extend every aspect of their time off, from stretching their budget and travel time to staying flexible and exploring more destinations."

Notably absent from Skyscanner's Summer Report's top 10 most popular destinations for Canadians are U.S. destinations — in fact, the top three destinations are right here in Canada.

According to Skyscanner, here are the most popular destinations for Canadians to jet off to this year and the cheapest weeks and days to book a vacation.

10. Seoul

Cheapest week to travel: August 18
Cheapest day to fly: Sunday
Average flight price: $1,552
Average hotel price: $154

9. Rome

Cheapest week to travel: November 8
Cheapest day to fly: Tuesday
Average flight price: $1,162
Average hotel price: $254

8. Manila

Cheapest week to travel: August 25
Cheapest day to fly: Sunday
Average flight price: $1,634
Average hotel price: N/A

7. London

Cheapest week to travel: July 7
Cheapest day to fly: Sunday
Average flight price: $1,044
Average hotel price: $353

6. Paris

Cheapest week to travel: August 25
Cheapest day to fly: Monday
Average flight price: $985
Average hotel price: $351

5. Tokyo

Cheapest week to travel: August 25
Cheapest day to fly: Friday
Average flight price: $1,245
Average hotel price: $223

4. Tunis Carthage

Cheapest week to travel: August 25
Cheapest day to fly: Tuesday
Average flight price: $1,631
Average hotel price: $117

3. Vancouver

Cheapest week to travel: August 25
Cheapest day to fly: Sunday
Average flight price: $685
Average hotel price: $447

2. Calgary

Cheapest week to travel: April 8
Cheapest day to fly: Saturday
Average flight price: $355
Average hotel price: $295

1. Toronto

Cheapest week to travel: November 8
Cheapest day to fly: Monday
Average flight price: $895
Average hotel price: $304