Canadian “snowbirds” — retirees who flock south each winter to escape the cold — are rethinking their annual U.S. getaways. According to a new 2025 Winter Smart Traveller Survey by the Travel Health Insurance Association of Canada (THIA), only 26% of Canadians plan to visit the United States this winter, marking a 37% drop compared to last year.
This surprising decline comes despite decades of tradition that saw Canadian retirees spending months in sunbelt states like Florida, Arizona, Texas, and California. But this year, many are choosing to stay closer to home or head somewhere else entirely — and it’s not just about politics.
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