Sustainability is a big part of visiting one of the great national parks in Canada. And Parks Canada is making it easier than ever, with hundreds of electric car charging spots across the country. EV drivers now have access to at least 20,478 charging ports located at 8,732 public charging station locations across Canada, with more being added daily. And it’s not only urban destinations supporting EV infrastructure. Under the leadership of Parks Canada , approximately 400 EV charging stations have been installed in 43 of the most popular parks and national historic sites administered by Parks Canada with another Read more
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Earth Day (April 22) is only a few weeks away, but the cost-of-living crisis is making it that much harder for Canadians to reduce their carbon footprint while travelling. In fact, according to a survey from Mckinsey, “travelers continue to prioritize price and connections over sustainability in booking decisions”. For Canadians who want to travel, but don’t have the means to book the eco-conscious flights and hotels, frequent guests of IHG Hotels & Resorts are offering tips on affordable and simple changes you can make to reduce your carbon footprint when travelling. Use public transportation – If you’re visiting a Read more
Canadian travellers are increasingly committed to sustainable travel, according to a new study from Booking.com. The company’s survey found that 62% of Canadian travellers say that they want to travel more sustainably over the coming 12 months; a 15% increase over what the company’s 2021 data found. With 76% of Canadian travellers confirming that sustainable travel is important to them, 41% of respondents cited that recent news about climate change has influenced them to make more sustainable travel choices. To that end, a quarter (26%) of Canadian travellers say that the sustainability efforts of accommodations and transport providers play a Read more
The travel rebound is definitely coming. More than nine in ten travellers around the world plan to take a leisure trip in the next six months, and one in five Canadians intend to take a cruise in the next year, according to a new study from Expedia Group. Today, Expedia Group released its Traveler Value Index: 2022 Outlook based on proprietary data and results from a new survey of 5,500 adults across eight countries. The findings suggest people are changing their expectations and the way they travel this year in some unexpected ways. Top takeaways include: 91% of Read more
