Travellers take advantage of the cool weather and long weekend by visiting Canada's major cities and popular U.S. destinations
SAN FRANCISCO – Hotwire, a leading discount travel site, announced the top 10 most popular destinations for this coming Labour Day weekend. This year, folks are flocking to popular Canadian cities like Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver to enjoy exciting outdoor activities in addition to unique urban adventures. Canadian travellers are also visiting U.S. border cities like New York, Chicago and Boston, to take advantage of the long weekend and experience some of America’s hottest destinations.
“With welcoming temperatures, outdoor offerings and vibrant cityscapes, lots of Canadians are planning to make the most of their 2013 Labour Day weekends,” said Pierre-Etienne Chartier, vice president of the Hotwire® Group. “But if there’s one thing better than an unforgettable getaway, it’s an unforgettable and affordable vacation. We’ve pinpointed some prime Hotwire deals that will help travellers take their dream getaways at a deeply discounted price.”
The 10 most popular Labour Day weekend destinations by bookings and average nightly hotel prices for each are listed below:
Destination
1. Toronto
2. Ottawa
3. New York City
4. Vancouver
5. Montreal
6. Boston
7. Halifax
8. Chicago
9. Victoria
10. Calgary
With Labour Day falling on September 2nd this year, the holiday presents a great opportunity for travellers who want to have one last getaway before the end of summer. What’s also great about the weekend is the quality of the weather – for instance, in the top-booked destination of Toronto, up three spots from last year, September offers a perfect balance between summer heat and winter chill, offering visitors a cool, comfortable climate. Travelers can head to the CN Tower to take in the view of the city or head to the downtown area to watch the annual Labour Day parade.
Visitors looking to spend their Labour Day in a city known for its outdoor activities should consider Vancouver, last year’s most-booked destination and this year’s fourth-place offering. With Labour Day happening in early September this year, it’s the perfect time to catch the tail end of Vancouver’s summer “Celebration Season,” where the entire city turns into a big outdoor festival. In addition to catching food trucks and live acts, visitors can also visit the Fair at the Pacific National Exhibition, which features performances, exhibits, food and even rides for visitors of all ages.
Fifth on the list of top-booked Labour Day destinations is Montreal, a city whose peak travel season is in the summer months from May to August. As festival season winds down, Montreal’s hotels are seeing fewer travelers as we move into the fall, meaning that Labour Day visitors will get comfortable weather and the steep discounts of the early off-season. Rounding out the list are Boston, Halifax, Chicago, Victoria and Calgary – all of which follow the Labour Day trend of large Canadian cities and popular U.S. destinations offering steep discounts.
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