In 2024, Canadians crossed the border into the United States roughly 39 million times – about three quarters of all our international travel. According to Statistics Canada, that number has fallen by about 40 per cent so far this year.
Thanks to you-know-who, Canadians are evidently feeling a lot less welcome in the U.S.
And with utterly senseless U.S. tariffs intended to inflect pain on Canadian businesses, the buy-Canadian mentality goes beyond the grocery store. Staycations have never been hotter.
How lucky are we then to be spoiled rotten with some of the most dazzling local attractions, jaw-dropping experiences and divine culinary dishes in the whole country?
Our wilderness parks and trails are the envy of the nation. The bustling Shipyards has been a smashing success in creating a something-for-everyone public space. And for just a few bucks, you can catch a harbour cruise that departs every 15 minutes from the foot of Lonsdale.
In the print edition this week and on nsnews.com, you’ll find a series of stories dedicated to exploring the North Shore. One of our favourites is about North Shore Culture Quest, a new smartphone app in which players can learn our local history through scavenger hunt challenges. While it might appear touristy by nature, we know even longtime locals will come away having learned new things about their hometown.
People who have done it know what a delightful guilty pleasure it is to be a tourist in your own town. This year, you can do it without any guilt whatsoever.
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