Travel boom: 2025 was a record year for Canadian domestic travel

2025 was a record year for Canadians exploring their own country. Over 9.5 million domestic guest arrivals were recorded on Airbnb — more than 50 per cent growth since 2019, underscoring a surging appetite for discovering the neighbourhoods and communities that make up their own backyard.

Domestic travel accounted for over 60 per cent of all travel on Airbnb in Canada, while the number of Canadians travelling to non-U.S. international destinations reached its highest point (nearly 30 per cent) since 2019.

Canadians also showed a strong preference for exploring their own province. Seventy per cent of domestic travel by Ontarians took place within Ontario, as did 70 per cent for British Columbians, 62 per cent for Quebecers, and 51 per cent for Albertans.

The Northwest Territories saw the greatest increase in domestic guest arrivals of any individual destination. As a region, Atlantic Canada led the country — with strong growth seen across Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, and New Brunswick. In Western Canada, Alberta posted the strongest growth in the region.

Record economic impact generated by hosts and guests across Canada

All travel in Canada generated a record of nearly $10.9 billion¹ in economic activity in 2025 thanks to Canadian hosts and their guests².

This impact underscores how travel on Airbnb continues to support neighbourhoods nationwide by generating economic opportunity for local residents, while also supporting small businesses, mom-and-pop shops and local attractions.

Stays helped support more than 100,000 Canadian jobs

The influx of visitor spending helped support more than 100,000 estimated jobs nationwide in 2025, contributing to over $7.7 billion in labour income.

Because many listings are located outside traditional tourism hubs, the economic benefits of travel are more widely dispersed—reaching communities that might not otherwise attract tourism dollars. In fact, according to an internal survey of Canadian hosts, 87 per cent of recommendations were located in the neighbourhood of their listing. 

Travel on Airbnb also generated meaningful tax revenue for governments across the country. In 2025, Airbnb collected and remitted nearly $360 million in taxes on behalf of Canadian hosts and guests, including over $171 million in federal GST, HST, and QST³ — demonstrating how everyday Canadian hosts are supporting critical government services and local infrastructure.

Economic impact by province and territory

From the hills of the Okanagan Valley to quaint Atlantic seaside towns, Airbnb is connecting Canadians with the places that make this country worth exploring. With record domestic travel, meaningful economic contributions, and a growing number of hosts helping travellers discover every corner of Canada, Airbnb is proud to support local communities in every province and territory⁴.

Helping households manage rising costs

At a time when many Canadians are facing rising housing costs and broader affordability pressures, hosting on Airbnb is helping households generate meaningful supplemental income.

Across Canada, thousands of hosts share their homes to help make ends meet. According to 2025 survey data:

• 55 per cent of hosts say hosting helps them cover the rising cost of living
• 49 per cent say the income helps them stay in their homes

The typical Canadian host earned approximately $15,100 in supplemental income in 2025⁵. This additional income can help cover everyday expenses like mortgage payments, property taxes, groceries, utilities, or childcare⁶.

Methodological and legal note:

The analysis was carried out using the IMPLAN economic model, which considers three levels of impact:

• Direct: refers to the immediate effects of an economic activity. In the context of tourism, the direct economic impact is the initial expenditure by tourists on goods and services during their trips. This expenditure includes items such as accommodation, meals, transportation, attractions, and souvenirs. 
• Indirect: refers to the secondary effects generated by the initial expenditure on related industries that supply goods and services to the primary industry. These industries provide inputs or support services necessary for the operation of the primary industry.
• Induced: refers to the tertiary effects resulting from increased household spending by employees of directly and indirectly affected industries. This includes the expenditure of income generated by employees related to, or resulting from, economic activity.

IMPLAN is a regional economic analysis software program designed to estimate the impact or ripple effects (specifically, indirect linkages) of a given economic activity within a specific geographic area by applying its input-output matrix and social accounting model. Studies, results, and reports based on IMPLAN data or applications are limited by the assumptions of the researchers regarding the subject of the event being modeled. Studies such as this one are in no way endorsed or verified by IMPLAN Group, LLC, unless otherwise indicated by an IMPLAN representative.

The ratings, percentages, and economic data included in this release are based on internal information from the Airbnb platform collected during 2025, as well as on studies prepared or commissioned by Airbnb to analyze the economic impact of digital tourism in Canada. This release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee or commercial representation regarding the quality, availability, or characteristics of the spaces listed on the platform. 

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