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B.C. a travel hotspot this season, Airbnb data reveals

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Airbnb data indicates a surge in British Columbia's rural tourism this fall, with searches for domestic stays increasing by 40% compared to the previous year. Popular spots include Haida Gwaii, Powell River, and Colwood on Vancouver Island. Nationally, Canadian searches for rural accommodations have risen by 25%, while bookings specifically in rural areas are up 30%. Families particularly favor picturesque villages like Parksville and Invermere for their scenic beauty and local attractions.

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New data from Airbnb shows an increase in travel within British Columbia, with a particular rise in bookings at rural and small-town destinations like Parksville on Vancouver Island and Invermere near Lake Windermere. Domestic searches for stays across Canada have increased by 25% compared to the same period last year, while interest in rural areas has surged by 30%. This trend suggests that families are especially attracted to scenic villages and lake towns, supporting local businesses and contributing to the economic recovery of these regions.

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Airbnb B.C. British Columbians Canada Vancouver Island

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Airbnb ORG · 4× Canada GPE · 2× Vancouver Island GPE · 2× B.C. GPE · 1× British Columbians NORP · 1× Colwood GPE · 1× Haida Gwaii GPE · 1× Invermere GPE · 1× Parksville GPE · 1×

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Airbnb says families are particularly eyeing villages and lake towns such as Parksville – a Vancouver Island beach town, as well as Invermere – a town on Lake Windermere that offers warm-water swimming and hot springs in Kootenay National Park.

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B.C. a travel hotspot this season, Airbnb data reveals · mixed framing

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New Airbnb data shows British Columbians are staying closer to home this fall. asserted

Columbians → show → home

B.C. rural destinations are gaining in popularity, including Haida Gwaii, Powell River on the Sunshine Coast and Colwood on Vancouver Island. asserted

destinations → gain → Island

According to data compiled by Airbnb, travellers are especially drawn to the beautiful scenery across the province, with domestic destination searches up 40 per cent over the last year. uncertain

searches → accord → year

that → say → Park

All across Canada, stays in rural communities and small towns this year are gaining momentum, according to Airbnb; this means contribution and support for small, local businesses too. uncertain

this → gain → businesses

Get daily National news The platform says that searches for domestic stays in Canada this season are up 25 per cent from 2025. asserted

searches → get → 2025