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Over 900,000 Brits visit Canada in 2005

Overseas Living Magazine:Over 900,000 Brits visit Canada in 2005
31/05/2006
Overseas Living

For the first time ever the number of British visitors to Canada exceeded the 900,000 mark in 2005


The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) released the January to December figures in a ‘Tourism Snapshot publication’ at Spotlight Canada on March 14th, 2006.

“906,179 is the official number”, said Maggie Davison, MD at CTC UK, “These numbers serve to strengthen the position of the UK as the second largest market to Canada after the US The UK arrivals represents a 9.9 percent increase on 2004. December visitation alone from the UK was up 14.5 percent.” she added.

Air Capacity to Canada from the UK has grown and the arrival of low cost scheduled airlines has brought the price of airfares to Canada down, making it more affordable than ever. Add in Canada’s reputation as a safe, English speaking, diverse destination offering stunning scenery, adventure and a relaxed way of life at an affordable price and it’s easy to see why.

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