Majority of Canadians plan on travelling domestically this summer: survey
The survey, which was conducted by The Harris Poll Canada in May, found that 89 per cent of Canadians feel it's important to support small businesses this summer. Sixty-four per cent of survey respondents plan to travel within Canada in the coming months.
'It's particularly welcome news, as many of our small business customers have been concerned about consumer spending slowing down,' said Julia Kelly, vice president of small business banking at TD, in a news release.
The survey says 63 per cent of Canadians will research shops, restaurants and attractions at their destinations before going there.
Trips to cottages seem to be on the upswing as 46 per cent of Gen Z and 42 per cent of Millennials planning on visiting cottage country this summer.
The survey randomly selected 1,531 adults.
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