Canada is the nearest travel destination for many Americans. Americans can fly to the northern country or travel through their shared border. It offers a lot of benefits for American travelers: from the food and drinks it offers to great tourist attractions.

On Wednesday, August 21, Statistics Canada reported that almost 12.3 million Americans traveled to Canada in the first half of 2019 alone. Since the last high record in 2007, this year’s tally is the highest record to date.

Why is Canada Great for US Travelers?

For many US residents living in bordering states near Canada, it is a great place to road trip. They only need to drive for several hours and the scenery is much like Europe.

Other American travelers often use the country’s closeness to Canada to reach other Canadian cities. For those who live in Colorado, they can take flights from Denver to Winnipeg, Manitoba. The area is famous for its low-key location and friendly environment.

Kristen Learned of Destination British Columbia said that Canada has long been very friendly with the US. Travelers from the US have increased every year, giving British Columbia more tourists.

One reason that contributed to the spike in US tourists to Canada is the strong US dollar. However, it can also be the reason why Canadian tourists are not visiting the US since it is now expensive to travel around the US.

Regardless of this trend, Canada has everything tourists would want for a tourist destination. There are great urban and remote areas, food and beverages, outdoor activities and others. For those who wish to go further, the Northern Lights in Yellowknife and further North is a must.

Visit Canada

For those who are interested to go to the country, there are several sites available to provide information. For starters, visitors can check out the official website of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for visa details.

The site also contains information about which foreign nationals can visit without a visa. It also has details on how to get a residency visa and other visa-related information.

When it comes to city guides, visitors can check out the official website of Tourisme Montreal, Tourism Toronto and the British Columbia Travel Information website. These sites can help visitors buy tickets to key Canadian sites.

For our guides, we have articles on where you can stay in Montreal and Toronto.

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When we travel to other countries, it is important that you always carry a passport with you. It serves as your international ID for the country you are visiting to use to know your background and travel history. However, soon, it is possible that you do not need to bring your passport along with you when you travel.

On Tuesday, the World Economic Forum and the Canadian and Dutch Government announced the launch of a passport free travel program for both countries. The program, formally known as the Known Traveler Digital Identity (KTDI), is expected to start in early 2020 and will be seen first in both Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and Pearson International Airport.

The program is the governments’ answer to streamline air travel. It would also help airports keep up with the demand. According to the UN World Tourism, international tourists will rise up to 1.8 billion by 2030.

What is KTDI?

The program will use biometrics and blockchain technology to verify a traveler’s data. Once they arrive in their destination, airlines and border authorities can use the data to check the traveler’s profile. As time passes, they will be able to create a “known traveler status” profile which can be stored and encrypted in a traveler’s mobile phone. Since the data is in the phone, passengers do not need to carry their passports anymore.

In the report of the WEF and known technology, consulting and strategy company Accenture, the program will give passengers control over who can use their data. It will also help governments check traveler profiles before they arrive and make their entry smoother. It will also ensure that data remains secure without having it stored in one central database.

How to Get to Canada and to the Netherlands?

Traveling to either Canada or the Netherlands is very easy no matter where you are in the globe. Major airline companies worldwide have direct flights to Amsterdam, Montreal and Toronto.

If you are planning to visit Canada and the Netherlands, there are a lot of sites online to help you plan your trip. If you are visiting Canada, you can visit the official websites See Toronto or Tourisme Montreal. For those traveling to the Netherlands, you can check out Iamsterdam for a comprehensive guide. We also wrote some articles about the best places to stay in Amsterdam and the cost of living in the city here in our site.

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