This week (April 20–25) marks National Tourism Week, and new Statistics Canada data confirms what our sector has long known: tourism is a powerful engine for Canada’s economy. In 2025, tourism spending reached an all-time high of $132.9 billion, supported 2.1 million jobs, and grew Canada’s tourism business base to 280,010 establishments — a record across the board.
Tourism is also more than an economic driver. It connects regions, celebrates our multicultural identity, fosters national pride, and supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities.
See the 2025 Tourism Impact snapshot and visit the Local Impact microsite to find more data on how tourism shapes our communities in RTO3.
