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Fewer Canadians are visiting the US. Here’s how business owners in one border town are reacting

Canadian travelers visiting Blaine, Washington, dropped by one-third in June 2025, causing local businesses to experience significant revenue declines, including a 60% drop in gas sales, officials said.

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It’s clear that Blaine, Washington, is a border town.American and Canadian flags are flown here. It’s also the home of the Peace Arch — an over 65-foot-tall white arch that sits on the U.S.-Canada border.The local high school’s mascot is the “Borderite.” And it’s not unusual to see cars with British Columbia plates driving around.Blaine is about a two-hour drive north of Seattle. It’s also about 30 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia.But …

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CBC News broke the news in Canada on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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