| Characteristic | Share of respondents |
|---|---|
| Weekend getaways | 54% |
| A family vacation | 51% |
| Recreation* | 37% |
| Visiting friends or relatives | 27% |
| Back country | 14% |
| A reunion or group event | 14% |
| Shopping | 10% |
| Traveling cross-country | 10% |
| Church/city group camp | 7% |
| Casino/gambling | 7% |
| Summer camps** | 6% |
| Sporting events | 7% |
| Bike events | 6% |
| Boy scouts | 5% |
| Child-related events*** | 5% |
| NASCAR or other racing events | 4% |
| Business | 3% |
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Release date
April 2016
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Region
Canada, United States
Survey time period
2015
Number of respondents
2,923 (total)
Special properties
U.S. and Canadian households
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
* Recreation includes boating, fishing and golfing.
** Summer camps includes 4-H or YMCA.
*** Child-related events includes sports.
Respondent base: United States: 2,418; Canada: 505.
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