International arrivals in Canada rose 4.8% to 11.7m in January–July 2026, and growth has picked up since March: from −0.1% on average in October–February to +5.2% in March–July.
Key takeaways
- Americans make up over two-thirds of arrivals (8.0m) and added 417k (+5.5%), nearly 80% of the total gain.
- India was the main exception, down 15% (−48k). Arrivals from China also fell (−4%).
- European and Australian arrivals grew fast: Spain +14%, Australia +13%, Germany +12%.
- Vancouver and Toronto both grew 5.0%, ahead of Montreal at +2.4%.
