Ann-Kathrin McLean

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People enjoy ice cream by the waterfront on a hot day in Toronto on May 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

Trade wars and soaring airfares are reshaping how Canadians travel this summer

Canada’s tourism industry enters the summer riding one of the strongest years on record, but high airfares, rising fuel costs and a troubled geopolitical climate could change this year’s outlook.
Marineland has come under intense scrutiny recently due to its financial struggles and allegations of animal welfare violations. (Unsplash)

Marineland’s decline raises questions about the future of zoo tourism

Marineland’s decline reflects a growing debate about the ethics of keeping animals in captivity, and what the future of zoos and aquariums should look like.
Un randonneur regarde les peupliers dans un sentier du parc urbain national de la Rouge à Toronto en 2021. La Presse canadienne/Giordano Ciampini

Vous voyagez au Canada cet été ? Voici des destinations où vous pourrez faire une pause, respirer et vous ressourcer

En cette période d’incertitude, le tourisme « doux » propose aux Canadiens et aux visiteurs étrangers des formules abordables pour explorer et expérimenter ce que le Canada a à offrir.
A hiker looks up towards poplar trees in a grove along a trail at the Rouge Urban National Park in Toronto in 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Giordano Ciampini

Travel with intention: Here’s a guide to ‘soft adventure’ experiences across Canada this summer

In times of global uncertainty, ‘soft tourism’ offers affordable options for Canadians to explore their own backyards — and for international tourists to experience Canada.

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