Visitors by Country
Canadian Tourists to the Dominican Republic & Punta Cana
Updated: 2026-06-01
Executive summary
Canada is the #2 source market for the DR with about 1.1 million arrivals in 2024 (~10 % share). During winter (Dec-Apr) Canadians frequently top the monthly arrival rankings — the DR is their #1 winter sun destination, ahead of Cuba and Mexico.
Key statistics
1.10M
Canada arrivals 2024
10 %
Share
+6 %
YoY 2024
7-14 N
Avg. stay
Canada → Dominican Republic
Canadians book early, stay longer (often 14 nights) and travel almost exclusively on all-inclusive packages. Toronto (YYZ) and Montréal (YUL) supply the bulk of capacity, with Air Canada Rouge, WestJet, Sunwing and Air Transat operating up to 30 daily flights to PUJ during peak season.
Canadian tourists to the DR — key metrics 2024
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Canadian arrivals (DR, 2024) | ≈ 1.10 M |
| Share of all non-resident arrivals | 9-10 % |
| YoY growth 2024 | +6 % |
| Main Canadian gateways to PUJ | Toronto YYZ, Montréal YUL |
| Other origins | Ottawa, Québec City, Halifax, Calgary, Vancouver |
| Top airlines to PUJ | Air Canada Rouge, WestJet, Sunwing, Air Transat |
| Average length of stay | 7-14 nights |
| Peak season | December – April (snowbirds) |
| Most common package | 7-night all-inclusive |
| Repeat-visit rate | ≈ 50 % |
Sources: MITUR, Banco Central RD, Statistics Canada, Dominican Today, Air Canada.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Why are Canadians #1 some months?+
Do Canadians need a visa for the DR?+
Sources & methodology
- Dominican Today — Canadians lead non-resident arrivals to DR — Canada peak in winter months
- Statistics Canada — International travel, Canadian residents — Outbound Canadian tourism by destination
- Air Canada — Punta Cana destination page
- DMK Abogados — Dominican tourism grew by 9% in 2024 — Source market breakdown, length of stay, daily spend
- Presidencia RD — RD cierra 2024 con récord histórico de más de 11 millones de turistas — Official 2024 arrival totals (Jan 2025)
- MITUR — República Dominicana marca hito histórico: 11.6 millones de visitantes en 2025 — Official 2025 full-year recap, December 2025
- FlightConnections — PUJ direct flights map — Live direct-flight network
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