Seattle’s waterfront thrives, but ferry traffic to Victoria drops as US-Canada tensions rise.
SEATTLE — Seattle’s waterfront is buzzing with visitors as tourism picks up, but traffic across one key route, the ferry between Seattle and Victoria, B.C., is noticeably lighter.
Tensions between the United States and Canada are high, triggering a dip in tourism that’s costing local jobs and cutting back service on the longstanding ferry route.
“Historically, a huge portion of our international visitation is from Canada,” said Michael Woody, chief strategy officer for Visit Seattle.
Fewer Canadians are crossing the border, and it’s starting to show. FRS Clipper says ridership
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