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82% of Canadians Prioritize Summer Vacations Over Hockey: Travelzoo Survey

With less than one month until the official start of summer, new data from Travelzoo reveals that 82% of Canadians would rather forgo hockey than their summer vacations.

What do you think? Would you give up hockey to keep your vacation? Or figure out how to have your Stanley Cup cake and eat it too?

The survey also shows 65% of Canadians plan to take a summer vacation – up 10% from last year – with more than half choosing domestic trips.

"Given the long winter and short summer, it's no surprise that many Canadians would give up hockey over a summer vacation," said Lara Barlow, Interim Country Manager for Travelzoo Canada. "That said, this year we expect to see many Canadians vacation closer to home given the lower gas prices and weaker currency."

Lower Gas Prices

More than half (53%) of Canadians are opting for drivable destinations such as Ontario's cottage country and Prince Edward Island over international spots like the U.S., Cuba, and Europe. With gas prices averaging around $1.13 per litre in Ontario – a 16% decrease year-over-year – road trips are much more affordable than international flights.

Weaker Canadian Dollar

While some analysts predict the Canadian dollar will strengthen, the current 1 USD to 1.24 CAD exchange rate makes U.S. travel 15% more expensive for Canadians compared to last year. A 4-star Miami hotel that costs Americans $109 USD per night will cost Canadians $135 CAD per night.

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