May 2026 saw Canada registering a record low in tourist arrivals, marking an unprecedented downturn for the country’s tourism sector. This decline has been described as the most significant drop in inbound tourism observed to date.
Several countries contributed to this reduction in visitor numbers, among them Mexico, Jamaica, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Germany, and India. These nations collectively played a role in the overall downturn, highlighting challenges faced by Canadian tourism during this period.
