2025 Wrapped: TravelPulse Canada’s Most-Read, Most-Shared Travel Stories

From the Editor: Since stepping in as Managing Editor in February, as part of the newly revitalized TravelPulse Canada and TravelPulse Quebec brands, I’ve had the privilege of leading a passionate, ‘small-but-mighty,’ Canadian team that delivers the timely, engaging, and newsworthy travel coverage readers have come to expect from TravelPulse Canada. To the advisors, suppliers, sponsors, loyal readers and industry partners, we are deeply grateful for your support throughout 2025. As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to continue educating and informing our readers (with a few surprises up our sleeves) as we grow and evolve, offering engaging, informed and reliable content Canadians can count on. Where did 2025 go? Time truly does fly when you are having fun.

Bert Archer, TPQ Managing Editor; Natasha Lair-McKenty, TPC Managing Editor; Jen Mallia, TPC Senior Editor. (Photo Credit: Natasha Lair-McKenty)

As 2025 draws to a close, TravelPulse Canada takes a look back at the stories that captured the attention of Canadian travellers this year. From border advisories, travel boycotts, and domestic travel surges, to industry shakeups and new vacation offerings, our top-read stories reflect the issues, trends, and destinations that shaped the Canadian travel landscape in 2025.

Here’s our roundup of the top 10 stories Canadians couldn’t get enough of:

10. Stone Eagle Winery Opens in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Stone Eagle Winery (Photo Credit: Daniel Ricci)

Angela Marotta and Melissa Marotta-Paolicelli, founders of Two Sisters Vineyards, launched a 36-acre estate in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Their portfolio of five wines has already earned national and international recognition.

9. Advisory Issued for Bali

Pura ulun danu bratan temple in Bali, indonesia. (Photo Credit: Courtesy AdobeStock)

Canada updated its travel advice for Bali, highlighting the risk of rabies from dogs and some wildlife, including bats. Travellers are reminded to take precautions, including keeping a distance from animals and supervising children.

8. American Destinations Still Wooing Canadians

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Cross-border travel between Canada and the U.S. is big business. Kind words and warm welcomes are one thing, but money talks, a fact some U.S. destinations are recognizing by offering special promotions for Canadians.

7. Opinion: Why Are Canadians Avoiding the US?

The skyline of Los Angeles (Photo Credit: Pexels from Pixabay)

Concerns over safety, cost, and border policies have left many Canadians hesitant to travel south of the border. Our analysis explores the top reasons keeping travellers at home.

6. WestJet Offering Fraud Monitoring in Wake of Cybersecurity Breach

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WestJet offered a few details regarding the June 13, 2025, security breach and the opportunity to enroll in a complimentary fraud and identity theft monitoring program.

5.Newfoundland, P.E.I., Quebec, and Saskatchewan Lead Canada’s Domestic Travel Growth

Petty Harbour, Newfoundland (Photo Credit: Jason Summers)

Domestic travel across Canada rose sharply in the first half of 2025, with bookings in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan climbing more than 20% year-over-year.

4. Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike Vote Ends Today: What to Know

Air Canada Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Photo Credit: Air Canada)

The story that shook the travel industry in Summer 2025 lands at number four on our list of top-read stories. A four-day strike by more than 10,000 Air Canada and Rouge flight attendants in August made headlines, impacting hundreds of thousands of passengers before a tentative agreement was reached.

3. Safest Summer Travel Destinations in the Caribbean

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While many will flock to the Bahamas, Cancun, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico, there are a handful of locales that stand out for offering visitors unrivalled safety and security.

2. Sunwing Vacations Introduces Resort Tiers for Cuba

Sunwing is offering thousands of vacations under the Cuban sun for less than $1,000 per person. (Photo Credit: Sunwing)

To make things easier for travel advisors and improve vacations for its clients, Sunwing Vacations launched a new system of all-inclusive hotel categories in Cuba, which they’re calling, in ascending order of cost, Heart of Cuba, Classic Cuba, and Comfort Cuba.

1.Canada Updates U.S. Travel Advisory: Here’s What It Means for Anyone Crossing the Border

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A summer update to Canada’s travel advisory for the United States, posted June 3, 2025, offered a reminder for Canadians to be well-prepared before crossing the border.

The most recent advisory, issued December 24, 2025, continues to classify the U.S. travel risk level as “Take normal security precautions.” However, the update adds new details on natural disasters and climate risks and reinforces ongoing safety guidance for Canadians crossing the border.

Happy New Year from TravelPulse Canada!

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