The International Bridge connects Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. (Photo courtesy of Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge)

LANSING – So far this year, the United States has seen a large drop in Canadian visitors, and Michigan is no exception to the national trend.

Each month in 2025, the United States has seen less Canadian inbound traffic than the previous year, according to Statistics Canada. The number of Canadians visiting the United States by car last month was 34% lower than in August 2024.

Local businesses in Metro Detroit are feeling the absence of Canadian visitors, said Brett McWethy, the senior director of communications at Visit Detroit.

“We can confirm that tourism from Canada to Southeast Michigan is down in 2025 and has had a challenging impac

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