Your next adventure awaits, Victoria!
Airbnb has released new data for this year, noting that Canada’s domestic travel boom has jumped more than 10% in the first half of 2025 compared to last year.
Smaller towns and rural communities are seeing a big share of this growth, and Ucluelet is right in the spotlight!
According to the data, Ucluelet, near Tofino, is currently one of the country’s top trending destinations, drawing visitors who wish to experience the rugged west coast, surf culture and close proximity to the Pacific Rim National Park.
Some guest favourite Airbnbs in the area include Pacific Coral Retreat, Fernbridge Cabin, and Black Rock Landing.
In addition to BC, most of the provinces and territories in Canada saw more than a 20% increase in domestic bookings, with big jumps coming from places such as Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan.
This trend reflects a broad shift towards non-US travel, instead choosing exploration closer to home, spending money in Canadian communities and supporting local businesses.
Further, Airbnb has pointed out that there’s been nearly a double-digit increase (compared to the first half of 2024) in bookings to international destinations outside of the US, such as Japan, Brazil, France and Thailand.
If you wish to read more about some of Canada’s top travel destinations for 2025, you can view the data here.
Happy traveling, Victoria!
