A picturesque Vancouver Island town has been named one of the top trending travel destinations in the world for 2026, according to travel website Expedia.

On Wednesday, Expedia released its list of “2026’s Destinations of the Year — Beyond the Crowds,” based on real-time data from its users.

Ucluelet was named the seventh top trending destination in the world, and was the only Canadian city to make the list.

The seaside community saw a 44 per cent increase in searches for flights and accommodations through Expedia for trips between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2025 compared to the same time last year.

Expedia describes Ucluelet as an “ideal” spot for surfers and kayakers, but also points to its location near the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve as a way to find nature adventures on land.

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