The busy summer travel season is upon us, and Canadian travellers who are sticking closer to home are choosing Vancouver as one of their top destinations.
That’s according to a new report by online travel agency Kayak, which listed Vancouver as the top city in the country about which Canadians are searching for travel information.
Vancouver was the second most popular destination that travellers are interested in, just behind Paris in first place and ahead of London in third place.
The city was also named one of the top cheap summer getaways under $500, which Kayak says is attractive at a time when Canadians are paying more to travel.
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“Travel is still going strong this summer, with flight interest holding steady,” said Kayak in its annual Travel Check-In: Summer 2026 report.
“And while prices are higher, there are still plenty of opportunities to save if you know where to look.”
Two other Canadian cities cracked the top five most popular summer destinations for Canadians: Toronto in fourth place and Calgary in fifth.
Vancouver was joined by Kelowna and Victoria on the summer’s cheapest getaways under $500 list.
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Kayak also shared tips on when Canadian travellers could score the best deals for travelling across the country and abroad.
“For Canadian trips, the most affordable travel window is early to mid-June, with average prices around $380, about 39 per cent lower than peak weeks. For international travel, there are two windows of opportunity: early to mid-June or between Aug. 3 and 30, when flights average $1100 or less, a 25 per cent difference from peak weeks.”
In just a few weeks, Canadians will once again be able to take advantage of discounted travel and free admission as the Canada Strong Pass returns for the summer.
Mark your calendar because the Canada Strong Pass will be available for its third season from June 19 to Sept. 17.