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Thomas Worsley commented on this post about 1 day agoComments (5)
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Sonya Richmond - it was popular for sure. But not over-crowded in any way, which was a surprise to us considering there is no fee for parking or More ...
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Thomas Worsley - the hiking trails on either side of the river that flows after the falls has art and sculptures along it... so I read. The kids were More ...
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Anja Cahill I am making my plans as we speek August is almost here I have 5 days at Chutes Provincial Park.
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Anja Cahill reacted to this post about 1 day agoOne of the world’s largest online travel agencies (OTAs), known for selling tours and experiences, has just increased the commission it takes from Canadian and global tour operators—by anywhere from 2% to 7%.
On average,...One of the world’s largest online travel agencies (OTAs), known for selling tours and experiences, has just increased the commission it takes from Canadian and global tour operators—by anywhere from 2% to 7%.More
On average, their commission has jumped from 25% to over 30%!
That means for every $100 a local tour earns, this OTA now keeps more than $30. That means 30% of every booking made removes 30% from the local economy. Add the triple effect of tourism dollars, that $30 translates to $90 removed from local economies.
And who ends up paying the price? Not the OTA. Not Google or Meta, where the money is often spent on ads.
It’s our Canadian travelers, towns and cities who pay a big price.
Small, local tourism businesses can’t absorb those rising costs. So, just as the summer season kicks off, they’re being forced to raise prices—and you pay more for the exact same experience.
All so large corporations can satisfy shareholders and increase their bottom line.
Where does it stop? 40%? 50%? 60%? And we, as travellers, are unknowingly supporting this.
It’s time to rethink how we book our adventures in Canada and beyond. Let’s take back control. Book direct when possible. When you book directly with tour operators:
- You often get better prices.
- You support local businesses more directly.
- Your money stays in the community, not in Silicon Valley.
That’s why EHCanadaTravel.com is a book direct website, with a planning element to extend stays. It is the largest privately operated travel website in Canada. Our platform features Canadian tourism businesses and our listings take you straight to the tour operator’s website—no middlemen, no commissions.
Operators can upload their own videos, photos, specials, events and showcase their experiences directly to travellers—transparent, fair, and local-first.
Together, we can build a better system that keeps prices affordable, supports small business, and gives travellers real value.
Book smarter. Book direct. Support local.
Thank you to my colleague, Martin Rosenberg, for bringing this to my attention.Comments (2)-
Supporting local businesses is so important, especially right now! Another great benefit for the traveler of booking direct is that it is often much More ...
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Sonya Richmond Absolutely! This one of many benefits of booking direct.
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Anja Cahill commented on this post about 1 day agoComments (2)
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Sonya Richmond - right??? I had to share, I thought it was absolutely incredible!
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Sonya Richmond - agreed!!!
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Greg Girard reacted to this post about 1 day agoI am proudly Canadian for several heartfelt reasons:
Born and bred on Vancouver Island, BC — I grew up on Canada’s west coast, with a deep, lifelong connection to its landscapes and culture.
A champion of Canadian...I am proudly Canadian for several heartfelt reasons:More
Born and bred on Vancouver Island, BC — I grew up on Canada’s west coast, with a deep, lifelong connection to its landscapes and culture.
A champion of Canadian tourism, I left a corporate job in Edmonton (and a stint in Germany) in 2002 to help build EH Canada Travel with my brother. I spent over a decade traveling coast-to-coast, researching, writing, photographing, and supporting local Canadian communities.
Environmental and outdoor advocate—I am a wilderness backpacker, camping lover, snowboarding, golf, photography enthusiast, and regular voice on CBC and Global and other media talking up Canada’s great outdoors.
Deep commitment to “boots‑on‑the‑ground” research—Colin and I visited 1200+ communities, explored thousands of parks and trails, and created Canada’s largest independent travel site out of sheer passion and perseverance.
In short: I am proudly Canadian because I was born here, built my career here, championed Canadian tourism tirelessly, explored coast-coast-coast and I live and breathe Canada’s wild spirit every single day.
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Farah McCrate Thank you, so kind. Yes we are lucky for where we live. Ask anyone who has traveled abroad and they are very appreciative of where we More ...
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Sonya Richmond Yes! Well done. Did you come across it?
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Greg Girard reacted to this post about 1 day agoComments (2)
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Sonya Richmond I have never been to it but I want to try and make it this year
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Sonya Richmond commented on this post about 2 days agoComments (2)
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EH Canada : Support Thank you! There are so many great things to see and do in Canada it is easy to be passionate to exploring this country - and I More ...
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EH Canada : Support Thank you! There are so many great things to see and do in Canada it is easy to be passionate to exploring this country - and I love train travel
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Cary Horning commented on this post about 2 days agoComments (2)
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Kim Kenyon My oldest daughter said I would not be disappointed with this market and she was right! So many delicious homemade goodies and the fresh More ...
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Cary Horning reacted to this post about 2 days agoComments (3)
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Kim Kenyon Haha those are always a fav!!
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Cary Horning reacted to this post about 2 days agoComments (6)
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I haven't been kayaking for so long, but these photos make me want to get back on the water! Are you able to rent kayaks at Chapel Arm, or do you More ...
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Sonya Richmond I have my own. There aren't rentals in Chapel Arm. There is an outfitter in Cape Broyle on the the Avalon called A Wilder Experience. More ...
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Thomas Worsley you will NOT regret it!
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Cary Horning reacted to this post about 2 days agoComments (2)
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Sonya Richmond I have not but it is popping up everywhere and i definitely want to giv it a go
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