Overnight Canadian visitor volume hit record levels in 2012, topping the previous high from 2008, according to recent data received by the Division. More than 454,000 overnight Canadian visitors traveled in the state in 2012, up 5 percent from 2011, spending more than $134 million.
Nearly half of all Canadian overnight visitors hail from Ontario, while more than 36 percent visit from Quebec. More than 70 percent of trips were reported to be vacation related visits and 16 percent to visit friends and relatives. Popular activities for Canadian visitors in North Carolina include shopping (79 percent), sightseeing (55 percent), visiting friends/relatives (52 percent) and participating in outdoor activities (44 percent). To view the full summary, click here. For more information, contact Marlise Taylor at (919) 733-7278.