As U.S. tariffs and a weak Canadian dollar affect travel plans, Toronto's tourist attractions are gearing up for a busy March Break. Location-specific promotions, like Ripley's Aquarium's 'No Tariff Tuesday', aim to lure residents staying within the country. Peter Doyle from the aquarium observes a notable rise in Quebec visitors, while other attractions, such as the CN Tower, hope to attract domestic tourists who would typically visit the U.S. The situation remains uncertain, already impacted by prior travel trends and economic factors.
Peter Doyle, GM of Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, states: 'America is a big part of our market. It always has been. So will they be coming? The strength of their dollar versus ours may be a reason to visit, but also, are they going to come or stay in the U.S. and visit there and spend money there? It's such an unknown.'
Doyle noted the attraction has seen an influx of Quebec visitors this week, which is Quebec's March Break, and the numbers of visitors from that province are higher this year than last year.
From Feb. 15 to March 7, the aquarium offered a 25 per cent discount for Ontario residents. The numbers surpassed expectations, with more than 12,000 tickets sold, it said.
Peter George, chief operating officer of the CN Tower, suggested the attraction may benefit from people opting to travel within Canada instead of crossing the border.
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