Earlier this month RVtravel.com ran a story by Gail Marsh, Canadian RVers rethink U.S. travel plans. Judging from the volume—and volatility—of readers’ comments, the story struck a nerve. Some readers suggested this was a “much ado about nothing” story. The cause of Canadian RVers staying home—if they even do stay home—was questioned. Is it true that Canadians are canceling travel plans? If so, what really is the cause? RV business people who stand to be hit the most now give their side of the story.
Newsman Mike Gast recently queried U.S. businesses that have a big stake in the Canadian snowbird migration. You may recognize his name, as Mike has written a number of pieces appearing in RVtravel.com, and is a respected journalist. His story appeared recently in RVbusiness.com. We’ve boiled down his piece, but you can see the full story here.
Campground owners say Canadians are canceling travel plans
Gast points out that many campgrounds in the Lower 48 are already seeing a major drop in their reservations for summer visits. He quotes Toby O’Rourke, “Year to date, we’ve already seen a 23% decline in reservation stays from Canadians on (Kampgrounds of America) U.S. campgrounds.” O’Rourke is president and CEO of Kampgrounds of America, Inc.
“Looking ahead, reservations on the books for KOA parks in the U.S. by Canadians are down 49%,” O’Rourke said. “We’ve had 4,300 cancellations on 2025 reservations on U.S. parks.” KOA’s fall-off is highlighted in Florida, Tennessee, Arizona, and Montana. But it’s not just KOA feeling the bite.
The story notes, “The Maine Campground Owners Association (MECOA) recently attended the Montreal RV Show, which was certainly a challenge this year,” said Kathy Dyer, executive director of MECOA. “The distribution of the Maine Camping Guide was down approximately 84% compared to last year.”
“It’s the economy, stupid”
To borrow a 1990’s phrase, as some RVtravel.com readers pointed out, “It’s the economy, stupid.” The poor Canadian dollar exchange rate, from the perspective of our Northern neighbors, is playing a part in the Canadians canceling travel plans scenario. At the time of the article, a Canadian Looney was only worth 72 cents on the U.S. side.
Gast’s story notes, “We found that 20% of Canadian campers report they plan to camp in the U.S. this year, while 23% of Canadian campers who have camped in the U.S. before said they do not plan to this year,” KOA’s O’Rourke summed up. Those figures were not just for KOA customers, but from a survey of all Canadian campers.
It’s not just KOA that sees a decided dimming in Canadian intentions for U.S. travel. The RVBusiness story cited Campspot statistics. It’s a firm that produces campground management software, used by nearly 3,000 U.S. campgrounds. Mike Gast’s story relates, “In looking at bookings made in January and February for future stays, in 2024 Canadian travelers represented 2.9% of all U.S. campground bookings,” said Casey Cochran, vice president of partnerships and business development for Campspot. “In 2025 it was 1.9% – a 35% decline in mix.”
Chiming in with a similar note is a firm called Advanced Outdoor Management. The Gast story quotes the company’s COO: “So far, our New York, Utah and Minnesota parks have seen a decline in Canadian bookings,” said Rachel Godbout, COO for Advanced Outdoor Management. “They (Canadian bookings) are normally about 8% of our market.” Will that drop-off hold?
“As of this moment in time, we are seeing as low as 38% and as high as 50% of our Canadian guests that have not rebooked for this year,” she said. “The hard part of that statistic is that it is too early to tell if they will book just with a shorter lead time, or if they will not book at all.”
Is there more than just money involved?
While the weak Canadian dollar certainly accounts for some of the fall-off in travel by Canadians, Mike Gast’s story digs deeper. It notes, “After President Trump first announced his tariff plans for Canada in February, border crossings by Canadians fell by 24% compared to the same period in 2024.”
It’s not all money. Earlier this week, as Gast points out, the Canadian dollar was only worth 72 cents U.S. On February 28 of last year, it was worth more—but only two cents more—coming in at 74 cents on the U.S. dollar. Obviously, more than money is involved here.
“A bit frightened–and angry”
Gast’s RVBusiness story looks into it. He questioned U.S. business people on the topic. His story relates: “‘The Canadians are a bit frightened, and frankly they are angry,’ said Daniel Wright, assistant manager of The Springs of Borrego RV Resort in Borrego Springs, Calif.” Wright summed it up in the story, “‘This is terrible for our business and our friendships with so many of our polite and gentile neighbors,’ he said.”
Other businesses that rely on Canadian visitors were also quoted in the story. Here’s how the RVBusiness story relates the view from another RV resort:
“‘I am losing at least six Canadian guests who have come here every year for the last 5 to 10 years,’ said Nancy Schreiber, property manager at the Paradise Island RV Resort in Oakland Park, Fla. ‘They are not returning because of the exchange rate, and they are telling me it is (also) because of the politics of the Republican Party that is keeping them from coming back next year.’
“Schreiber also said she’s losing at least two more Canadian campers who plan to take their business all of the way to Mexico.
“‘They say that even with the gas from Quebec to Mexico, that it is cheaper for them,’ Schreiber said. ‘We started booking for next year on April 1. Normally I fill all of my sites on that day and have up to 25 people on the waiting list. Yesterday (April 1) was totally quiet, and I still have several sites open for next winter. I have been the manager here since 2012, and I have never had an open winter site on April 2. They (Canadians) are angry. This is definitely affecting my occupancy.’”
Foreign money exchange rates. Trade war tariffs. And as we reported earlier, the U.S. is now requiring Canadians to register with Homeland Security. It’s a mix of factors, indeed. It definitely looks like Canadians are canceling travel plans. And from the looks of things, American business owners will be the ones who take a direct hit. And the ripple effect will undoubtedly reach others, too.
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Lots of Knee Jerk reactions over the Tariffs. I’ll ride it out and see what really happens. Crystal Ball gazers often get it wrong. There are other issues at play, not just exchange rates and fuel cost. Some are much more averse to the situation being in flux. Some just don’t want to spend money in the US, due to policy.
And if they stay away due to policy anger, how loyal of a friend are they to the campgrounds that they have been utilizing year after year? I don’t think Trump is going to feel their anger but, the owners at the campgrounds certainly will. Loyalty is only genuine when, in times when it’s difficult to maintain, it remains.
Bottom line: Trump doesn’t care and neither do his “sheep”!
It’s a personal ego trip that only affects the little people.
Sorry you feel you are part of these “little people.” You should seek help for that and your TDS!
I care about the country going broke because the government seems to want to spend it to death. Way too much money being wasted on “feel good” programs rather than sticking to what is required. I care about the mounting debt my grandkid, and great grandkids are now responsible to payoff.
Enough is enough. Balance the budge and pay down the debt. Bring back jobs and stop being a welfare country where 50+% of the population does not pay ANY income tax!
Is TDS somehow related to BDS? Or OBS?
Another original thought, JB.
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I was trying to figure out what Total Dissolved Solids had to do with anything. Now I have to figure out what BDS and OBS are. This used to be an English-speaking site, I thought.
Hi, Kelly. Some of our readers are into using derogatory/snarky initialisms these days. Not worth your time or effort trying to figure out, because you would probably rather not know. Have a good night.🤗 (There’s something you don’t have to translate.😉) –Diane
Exactly!
AGREED.
Bob-that’s right. He’s not a leader .
Yes, leadership was left to the AutoPen.
I’m curious Bob why you choose to make such an awful comment instead of contributing something useful or enlightening? Who are you to call out anyone without even knowing them?…let alone call them names. Seems to me YOUR comment illustrates a “personal ego trip”…
You have it correct, Michelle. In international politics there are no friends. There are allies when conditions warrant and it is a benefit to someone, but true friends? Not so much.
Well said Michelle and Truth filled! The tide is turning and I truly appreciate your words of wisdom!
Thanks to the current President, the dollar is getting stronger. As for policy, it is a two-way street. I don’t feel I need to spend any money in Canada due to their policy and their totalitarian attitude towards their own citizens in the past.
During and after Covid corporate campgrounds charged what the market would bear. Now with campgrounds not filling up they are whining and looking for someone to blame. Don’t feel sorry for them at all.
Ever study American history? What happened to indigenous folks in this country when the Govt. rounded them up and put them in boarding schools for indoctrination?
So JB, you feel the government should not have tried to educate them? You do understand the Government today required people living within its boarder be educated. Maybe in Canada you can just sit around and wear a dunce hat skating thorough life.
The dollar has actually gotten weaker vs the Euro, Australian dollar, and New Zealand dollar.
That’s right. But some folks have drank the water.
So the Canadian dollar must be really in the toilet against those currencies, huh.
Give it a little time, those that require instant gratification! According to NBC:
The euro has largely been stronger than the U.S. dollar for decades. That’s made it relatively costly for Americans to make purchases in most European nations.
Economists expect the euro to hit or even dip below parity with the U.S. dollar in 2025. The currencies would have a 1:1 exchange rate.
The expectation is due partly to tariff policies anticipated under President-elect Donald Trump.
The Euro has been stronger than the dollar for a long time. The point was you incorrectly stated the dollar is getting stronger when it’s weaker than it has been. We were recently in NZ and Australia and the dollar exchange rate weakened before we even came back. The Euro had been equal to $1.06 US a few months ago; now the Euro is equal to $1.14 US. Those are the facts.
Did you even bother to read what I posted? Yes, the Euro has been stronger but even liberal NBC Economists predict the “Euro to hit even or below parity” (if you need help understanding what that means, let me know, and I will try to dumb it down for you).
Warren G and others are stuck and can’t navigate discourse…or won’t…not sure which.
No it’s not getting stronger and the entire world has turned against us… oh,except Russia. Get it now?
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Facts please on the “US dollar is getting stronger”?
As a Canadian snowbird it has nothing to do with our dollar it’s your attitude and your government treating us like aliens
Besides you don’t really need our few Canadian dollars right!
We won’t miss the 1% less campground reservations. (2.9% down to 1.9%).
Exactly, we don’t….but you need our American dollars right!
You are Not a US citizen and therfore, considered an “alien”, just as we, (US citizens),are considered aliens in your country.
TomB, Well that statement speaks volumes. In Canada as in many other countries people from other countries are considered visitors, guests even. Certainly not referred to as “aliens” which has a negative implication. Personally I prefer civility and manners over bullying and unkindness. At the end of the day aren’t we all brethren just enjoying the beauty of the great outdoors?
“‘This is terrible for our business and our friendships with so many of our polite and gentile neighbors,’ he said.” Gentile?
Camped many times ‘down there’ but not for now. We can afford the exchange. Not afraid. Angry. (at government). Will also ‘adjust’ flying vacations too.
How about using a different handle…mine is already taken…princess.
Princess? That’s hysterical JB. You made me laugh today.
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How could we possibly expect a different response from Canadians? Think about it. Use a little empathy and put yourself in their place. About 7 years ago your neighbor elects a leader that says I don’t like NAFTA and totally renegotiates your trade agreement. He dictates terms and you sign because you want to get along. Now it’s about 7 years later and your neighbor reelects the very same leader that says I don’t like the trade agreement that I made you sign. Here is the new agreement, sign it or else become our 51st state. How would you feel?
Exactly…spot on.
Yup.🇨🇦
Really don’t care how they feel. They dump cattle in to our markets that are subsidized by their government. Which drives our beef prices down hurting our ranchers. They impose tariffs on our goods at an alarming rate. If their feelings are hurt they will get over it or they won’t. I never let their choice of leadership change my plans to visit Canada. A lot of this reporting and opinions are just to stir people up. Also it is our choice who we elect just as it is theirs I don’t appreciate them trying to insert themselves in our politics. I’m still seeing numerous Canadian flags flying in rv parks all over this country,I would never fly an American flag in theirs.
The US administration does affect Canada. Trade and tariffs that the US administration imposes affects both sides of the border and globally. Canada’s tariffs on US products worked until Trump imposed his. There are tariffs for example on dairy and eggs from Canada. They do not come into effect until an export to US ceiling is reached…and this is rarely reached. The US choice of administration affects the world globally. It is not an island on its own. I didn’t pay much attention to US politics until it started having a huge impact on Canada.
Canadian beef farmers are not agreeing with that they are subsided
Every single Canadian is subsidized by America. From health care to defense, America subsidizes Canada. PERIOD. This is a fact. They may not like to hear it but it is a fact and just like the 40 year old child living in a parent’s basement, it is time for them to pay their way.
…and there are way too many 40 year olds living in their parents basement! We ARE on our way to the “pay your way” common sense way of living and it’s a fun ride knowing others like you Cancel who have a lot of Truth to share! Keep on keepin on…I love watching heads implode 😂💜
Gary you are so spot on with Truth and the “thumbs down” show it! When Truth is spoken the “feelings” always show up.
Amen.
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What about the closing of COE and Forest Service campgrounds because of firings? That affects those of us who use them and that is millions of Americans. According to the article, there will be a loss of 1% of business from Canadians who aren’t coming. But these COE and Forest service closures affect 100% of Americans.
Are the FS campgrounds closing? The majority of the campgrounds around me are run by concessionaires and have been for years. The concessionaires do all the work around them. In fact, I have never seen a FS worker doing anything in them. The only FS employees I see are those driving up and down the road in their shiny new 1-ton 4×4 cewcab pickups, generally solo!
So true! I have witnessed the same! I live very rural and in the last few years there has been a lot of money spent on unnecessary FS “needs” that have nothing to do with making things better for those of us using said lands.
One place we visit just to go hiking had 8 to 10 miles of a dirt FS road that goes nowhere PAVED! There are no campgrounds, etc up there, just a nice paved road to nowhere. What a waste of $$$$$$$$$$.
I thought those “nowhere” roads were for forest management and fire service.
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I believe it…so frustrating!! However…Hope is now spelled DOGE! 😃🇺🇸
That’s right! It’s all about chaos and confusion.
Maybe this will help reduce campground crowding?
That’s the word of all the campers I’ve talked with. They are hoping to be able to get a good site this year.
…and that is always a good thing! 😃
Gotta wonder about people changing their plans because of politics and a 2 cent drop in the value of their dollar.
It just ‘because of politics’. It is because of the total and complete lack of respect to a longstanding friend and ally. It is because of the lawlessness and constitution ignoring erratic behavior of the current administration. Folks telling themselves anything different are almost certainly suffering from cognitive dissonance among other things. You are still welcome to visit Canada who, BTW, will never be the 51st state.
Well, Alberta might. It is polling pretty strongly in Alberta if you are looking for those that think it should be explored further. Saskatchewan is polling pretty strong to become part of the USA as well. What will the rest of Canada do, especially the Welfare provinces of Quebec and Ontario, if the Black Gold Bank of Alberta peels off along with the Golden Wheat Bank of Sask? Ontario and Quebec…, AKA “the takers” may wish they had shown a little more respect to the producers. I digress, GO ahead and let 2 or 3 huge cities choose your new leader using your MOB RULES style democracy and we will be thankful that 91% of the US countys got their choice in our Republic, with a mandate.
My normal response would probably be censored here.
😂🤣😂…you are probably right MOJO…but I would sure love to read it!!
So true…gotta wonder too about all the “cut & paste” type replies…like Laura’s to you.
Great news!
Maybe I can get a reservation at an American National Park as a tax-paying American citizen.
But we FIRED a bunch of park service employees..
We don’t need extras if Canadians don’t visit.
😂 Love it!
Most of us are sorry, Canada. We realize that tourism is an important job generator.
Mexico got hit with comparable tariffs, the Peso has an even lower exchange rate and they too have inconvenience with TSA paperwork yet there hasn’t been a single article about their tourism numbers. Just sayin’……
But it is Canada he wants to annex
You don’t speak for me.
Dave is a tad presumptuous…😂
This is the kind of Bee..Ess…Americans suckered out to when they voted last election. It will all come out in the wash eventually when sane folks wake up…if it’s not too late.
Canadians are staying away due to tariffs, our falling dollar (which is up nearly 5% since the tariffs started), but mostly due to the disrespectful nature of your government. Threatening to annex a NATO ally? That is what will keep me away.🇨🇦
I am so sorry~ most of us do not agree with what the President is doing. My Paternal Grandmother was from Canada and I love our northern neighbors.
No need, but thank you for your kind words. Both Canada and the US have free and democratic elections, which much of the world does not. We can all be thankful for that!
Can you imagine criticizing Putin if you are citizen in that country?
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At this time I’d like to differ that the US has “free and democratic election”.
You must be referring to the 2020 election…I agree.
Me too!
What is this “most” crap. We voted for this and are happy it is happening.
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I apologize profusely. We are also living in uncertain times. Terror and chaos doesn’t make this country great.
Put out your hair Mia, the flames are showing.
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The World changed in 2020 Mia…and for 4 years our country lived in…as you say “terror and chaos”…that is no longer the case! We The People have our country back and are quite “certain” of the great things to come! 🇺🇸
The 70 cent dollar is not what is keeping us from crossing the border to visit our many friends for 5 months in the winter. We still went south when we had a 60 cent dollar. When we have an unequal exchange rate we just spend less on non-essentials. It doesn’t matter which side of the border we’re on, we still have to eat, so that expense cannot be factored in. It’s the tariffs that is hurting both side economies so badly. BUY CANADIAN is a sign you now see on all Canadian supermarket shelves. One of the biggies, Canadians may now have to “register” to enter and vacation in the U.S. The news services even report U.S. born citizens are being told they need to leave the U.S. What’s this all about?
We don’t know what’s it’s all about. We are also living in terror and chaos. I’m ashamed and embarrassed about why we are threatening our beloved neighbor.
That isn’t happening. Terror and chaos? OMG, put out your hair and relax, it’s a negotiation.
Screaming and hollering and calling names isn’t in Webster’s definition of “negotiation” that I could find.
We had to fill out the “Arrive Canada” app for 3-4 years. I didn’t find it to be a problem.
You have to register to go into Canada? Tell me it’s not true!!!!!!
“The news services even report U.S. born citizens are being told they need to leave the U.S.”
Which news service?????? Let me guess, CNN, BSNBC, The View, . . . !
Hi, No1Hunter. Here are links to some of those reports:
nbcnews.com,
nbcsandiego.com,
newrepublic.com,
wpr.org,
theguardian.com,
masslive.com…
Have a good day. –Diane at RVtravel.com
Thanks for reinforcing No1Hunters point Diane.
No evidence of it actually happening. Just hyperbolic reporting. No actual US citizens deported, no evidence of an actual incident of a US citizen being asked to leave….. just hyperbole from a hyperbolic left wing media based on Maryland resident with El Salvador Citizenship, confirmed MS13 gang member involved in human trafficking and a verifed wife beater was sent back to his HOME COUNTRY, so that’s good.
I know your not defending a wife beater, Big Sis but are we really trying to repatriate wife beaters now? Is that cause of the day for the Left? Are dems really PRO wife beater now? Yikes.
Hi, Cancel. I was only reinforcing impavid’s comment that “The news services even report U.S. born citizens are being told they need to leave the U.S.”– which included several news services other than what No1Hunter listed.🤔 –Diane
Sorry Diane, they won’t believe it until it’s on Fox news and Newsmax.
I knew I should have kept my mouth shut.🤐 Have a good afternoon/evening, Bill. 😀 –Diane
I was going to suggest the same thing “Admin”.
Yeah. Me and my big mouth. I was just trying to stand up for my buddy, impavid. But being retired RCMP, I’m pretty sure he could have done it himself. I learned my lesson.🤐 Have a great day, Bart. 😀 –Diane
Maybe you can give us the name of the deported American…..? Perhaps the name of the American they are trying to deport? No? No name? Got nothin huh?
Just hyperbole. Keep defending wife beaters Bill….. see how that goes for the party with 21% approval.
Exactly. Sorry for the confusion. Fake News either way.
Happy Easter. 🐣🐭
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Oh, LIBERAL news outlet. Figures! You missed I included BSNBC in my post!
Hi, No1Hunter. I saw you included BSNBC. I just Googled the topic and added several links. I don’t know which news sources lean which way (I’m not into politics). I liked it better decades ago when the news was actually “just the facts, ma’am”, and let people make their own decisions. Okay, I’m done steppin’ in it. Shoulda just kept my mouth shut in the first place.🤐 I’m outta here. (Oh, wait. I work here.) Have a good evening/night. –Diane
It’s frustrating out there Diane…and I always appreciate your input! Just giving a heads up Google will usually take you to “one-sided” news sources. I’m finding it harder and harder every day to find “variety” when searching the internet about anything. Alternate sources of news do exist, you just have to find them outside of Main Stream media. The days of the “news” being a trusted source of “just the facts” is gone…and that is why the term “fake news” is called out. The storm you found yourself in is the battle of facts vs fake news sources that exploded in 2020. Thank you for all you do! …and I will continue to look forward to what you have to say!
Politics is often the convenient whipping boy to justify dissatisfaction with the economy. WAKE UP CAMPGROUND OWNERS! Your ridiculous prices and nickel-and-dime add ons have reached the tipping point. If campground rates were reasonable, it wouldn’t matter who’s in office.
My thoughts exactly. The excessive raising of CG prices affects US people too. Lower their rates a bit and I’ll bet their sites will be full again.
Yep! Free enterprise wins every time! I agree Richard…a GREAT tipping point is here! 🇺🇸
As a Canadian traveler there are many issues that are affecting travel into the USA. Many are due to people not understanding what they are being told by the media and taking it out of proportion and our current internal politics.
i will continue in a another post as I’m out of letters.
Agreed. Me too. I am exhausted! lol.🇨🇦
It is exhausting Leonard, no disagreement on that. 🇺🇲🇨🇦
I believe that China is the target however. The rest is just noise to get all free nations to defeat China thru economics. We won the cold War with American economic power, why not China too? Unfortunately, it will take all nations to deal with China’s juggernaut and I believe that this is the only strategy that gets all nations to the table on defeating China and in turn, saving all countries, including Canada.
Messy? Yes!!! It is a lot of cheese to move and moving other peoples cheese cant be done without messy. Global geopolitical reset.
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I agree China is the main threat, however attacking your world allies instead of building a coalition appears to be a failed strategy. We will always be the mouse living beside the elephant, just hoping we don’t get crushed.🇨🇦
The 70 cent looney is a they problem not an us problem and depending on who they choose next week for their own election, it may get worse. All about choices, we made ours. Speaking of elections, would it be an irrational response to cancel a trip to Canada if I don’t like who they choose next week. NO, IT WOULD NOT. Are Canadians canceling trips to Italy also….I mean Meloni is full MAGA? 1-800-TDS-CURE
Get a grip people, it is a long term result strategy with some short term pain points on the journey. Put out your hair people.
I have ZERO issues with Trump being democratically elected. Your choice, I 100% respect that!
I do not respect him for wanting to rip up a trade agreement HE signed as “the best trade agreement in the history of the world!” Oh yeah, and wanting to annex us!🇨🇦
MAGA loves how Trump can simply say something and it will be the conversation of those like you indefinitely…he’s brilliant in showing the power he has!
True, the most powerful position in the world comes with responsibility as well.🇨🇦
Yes it does Leonard and that is exactly why we put Trump in office! There hasn’t been much of that for a very long time!! 🇺🇸
At least you admit your mistake.
Crossing my fingers, for their sake, that they vote for Poilievre and bring back common sense to their nation.
Looks like a good time to RV in Canada! The US dollar buys more, but Canadian provincial and national parks may be more crowded due to more Canadian RVers staying home this year. Hmm . . . maybe wait until fall, not summer. Fall colors, cooler weather, fewer campers, more availability. No AC needed so more dry camping and boondocking possible. And Canadians are “gentile” folks, so wouldn’t expect any problems with being American!
No issues for any Americans traveling in Canada, as there are zero issues for us traveling in your beautiful country!
I only suggest no MAGA hats, and NEVER bring up the 51st state nonsense! 🇨🇦
And no firearms, of course.
And no Teslas….. those friendly Canadians are firebombing Teslas in Canada too.
Your last sentence Leonard is exactly why there is a “divide” in countries all over the world and on these pages. Too many people think they now have the right to tell and even yell what others should do! What is wrong with free thinking and discussion and compromise for the best outcome of any two sides? That is simply what MAGA is about. We want our country put back in the hands of We The People! The past 4 years…10 for you…has been a descent into the destruction of said people by those who hate “We The People” Let Freedom Ring! 🇺🇸
Talk of the 51st state is an insult to democracy and our entire country. How do you not see that?🇨🇦
Ditto, Thank you
You are so very welcome MOJO…and thank you! There are more of us than them! 😅
Thank God.
”The more you know, the more you realize how much you don’t know” and “You don’t know what you don’t know” is so prevalent with this “tariff talk” This hour long discussion gave me more insight into the whole thing than anything I have read or listened to. And since it seems to continue to be a “hot topic” here…I thought I’d share. I know I learned something…perhaps you will too.
https://tuckercarlson.com/tucker-show-maxime-bernier
You just made liberal heads explode. Lol.
If I read the article correctly, only 2.9% of Campspot’s reservations are for Canadian travelers and now that’s down to 1.9%, a 1% difference? In the scheme of statistics, that’s negligible. I have a feeling the campgrounds in the US won’t feel much of a difference.
The employees might feel the difference. At $50 per night times 100 sites that’s $5000 of revenue for 1 night. That 1% adds up to $50 which is enough to pay 1 employee for 42 days at $15 per hour.
Not if the sites are filled by US citizens that haven’t been able to reserve a site
That’s how I read it too, but a 35% drop sounds so much more dramatic. Lol.
So true!
Somehow an article on Canadian RVers curtailing travel to the US has become incredibly political! Give it a break folks!
But the underlying root of the issue IS political. Kakistocracy in action.
Misinformed Canadians may be “angry”. Anyone who can read and think for themselves have no reason to be angry. Some are trying to save our country, others just want to destroy it. We are looking forward to having more availability in the USA for camping in 2025!!
Succinct and to the point! Thank you Jules for the refreshing comment of Truth! 🇺🇸
I am a proud Canadian, I am not traveling into the states, due to comments made about 51st state, also Tariffs. Cost will rise on both sides of the border, Jobs will be lost, Every time i look we all order stuff from Amazon, Made from China, That cannot be made cheaper in both Canada and the US. If you invest the uncertainty that surrounds the stock market , and the ups and downs of the on off of the Tariffs. will change what some can afford.
Sorry that you feel that way. Many Canadians thought the 51st state was a generous offer by the USA.
Either way it looks like you’re going to have to pony-up your fair share of defense contributions.
BTW, I’ll be glad to occupy your American campsite while you’re gone.
You Are welcome Bob, Looks like your dollar is dropping, I agree with defense spending, I a Veteran served with U.S Service members, And not that many Canadians want to be the 51st state, It would not be good for America if we were, The dollar would be the same, No cheap campsites.
Just want to say, Bob, thank you for commenting, but if you think “Many Canadians thought the 51st state was a generous offer” I want to warmly and kindly suggest you turn off any propaganda stations/sites/newsletters that were telling this lie to you, for it is demonstrably, mathematically, and factually incorrect. The U.S. tourism is down 10% already and most of that is directly related to this administration’s behavior.
Just imagine if/when another nation suggests your home should, against your will, be a part of their territory and not our nation’s, how you would feel. Opening your heart to others is the path out of this entire mess. Please, update us with your progress.
I do my darndest to keep politics out of my posts. No easy way to avoid it with this one, but I’ll stick with what I know…
Out of a group of around a dozen RVing rigs in our group of close friends, 3 are Canadian representing Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta. None of those 3 knew each other before joining our group of ‘Winter Texans’. None of these friends are full timers. Over close to a decade, they have spent 5-6 months a year in the States. None of them truly pinch their pennies, in either currency. <cont>
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None have made long term reservations. They love their time in the U.S. and love the people they meet – well, as much as you or I love the people we meet. And they are angry with the U.S. Government. They feel like they are being treated like criminals. They might visit the U.S. from time to time, but none plan to stay beyond the 30-days, and likely not that.
Our house is near Lake Superior. One western couple hoped to get to New Brunswick this summer, and hope to visit us in Michigan. We offered to meet them over at the Canadian Soo on the east end of the Lake if they are uncomfortable.
3 out of 12 is 25% folks – how would you like a 25% cut in your income?
Canadian Liberal leaders have made it a sport to ridicule, insult and mock Americans and their choices for presidents, policies and anything else they can in an attempt to deflect from their shortcomings.
It’s been embarrassing to have a former drama teacher who has built nothing (our PM) mock and insult DT. The knee jerk reaction by hypocritical Canadians is just a convenient excuse masking the real reasons. Health insurance and currency. Some Borrego RV parks were not half full in January/Febuary 24! I was there.
Before DT and his spoken words.
Thank you for your comment Wayne!
Thank you for the follow-up, Russ and Tina! Have a great day and safe travels!
All these insults hurled at Canadians and Mexicans. No wonder they are not traveling to the US.
If we only knew sooner, that is all it would take. 🤣😂🤣
Relax Larry, it is an international TDS problem, not a few random RVers that driving the tourism down.
Trump has singlehandedly destroyed a world-wide reputation that the USA had built since WW2.
Yes, he has destroyed our reputation as an easy target for theft and handouts. He has destroyed our patsy status in favor of a strong world power. No more patsy status for us. Strength and prosperity is all I see in our future, thanks to DJT. It is a shame all those countries that were on the welfare dole are crying so much.