Contiki surveyed 1,100 Canadian Millennials and Generation Z travellers (ages 18 to 35) to find out what their upcoming travel plans look like as domestic travel takes off this year. 

According to the survey, the majority (29%) said they plan on taking their next vacation "ASAP", while 23% said "late 2020." Only 6% said they are planning their next trip for "2022 or later."

Here are some research highlights:

Top travel experiences in Canada are: 

• 76% are looking to discover foodie experiences (local food, wine and breweries) 
• 70% hope to embark on hiking, biking and adventures
• 67% would like to see the Northern Lights
• 64% look forward to wildlife encounters
• 54% hope to learn more about Canada’s history and culture 

Top destinations in Canada: 

• 57% of respondents voted for Alberta and The Rockies
• 56% of respondents voted for Vancouver Island
• 55% of respondents voted for the East Coast
• 52% of respondents voted for Coastal British Colombia
• 37% of respondents voted for Quebec 

Trip length: 

• 38% would travel throughout Canada for 4-7 days 
• 29% would travel throughout Canada for 8-10 days 

Travel Behaviours:

• 93% said hygiene and well-being are important to them when considering with which company to travel
• 80% said they will watch how much they spend on travel
• 72% said they want to visit destinations that are less crowded.
• 52% said they feel it's safer booking with a tour company than booking independently. 

According to Contiki, the average age of those surveyed is 22.

Anna Kroupina Journalist

Anna is OJ's newest member and she joins the team as a writer/reporter. She co-writes the daily news and covers events. Although she's new to the industry, pursuing a career path in travel/tourism has been a goal since her first family road trip to the Florida Keys sparked a desire to discover the world and this exhilarating, fast-paced industry.