Air Exit Survey of Visitors to Canada

Air Exit Survey of Visitors to Canada
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Introduction

Purpose

The primary objective of the International Travel Survey (ITS) is to provide statistics on travellers, to and from Canada, their characteristics of travel and spending levels.

Additional information

Statistics Canada is conducting a travel survey between Canada and foreign countries and we would be interested in knowing about your trip to Canada. Information from this voluntary survey will be used by the Canadian tourism industry and government tourism organizations to better understand and serve you, the travelling public. Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

Authority

Your answers are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. S-19) and will be kept strictly confidential.

Confidentiality

Confidential when completed.

Record linkage

To enhance the data from this survey, Statistics Canada may combine it with information from other surveys or from administrative sources.

Return procedures

We would appreciate it if you could spare 10 to 15 minutes of your time to complete this questionnaire. If you require assistance, do not hesitate to ask our Statistics Canada representative. Upon completion, please return the questionnaire to her/him.

BASIC TRAVEL INFORMATION

BASIC TRAVEL INFORMATION - Question identifier:1.

In which country do you live?

  • : Australia
  • : Brazil
  • : China
  • : France
  • : Germany
  • : Hong Kong
  • : India
  • : Japan
  • : Mexico
  • : South Korea
  • : Taiwan
  • : United Kingdom
  • : United States, please report state and zip code
  • : Other - specify:

BASIC TRAVEL INFORMATION - Question identifier:2.

Are you travelling as a member of a crew or a military or diplomatic corps?

  • : No
  • : Yes, please return questionnaire to our representative.

BASIC TRAVEL INFORMATION - Question identifier:3.

Are you in transit to/from other countries without passing through Canada Customs?

  • : No
  • : Yes, please return questionnaire to our representative.

BASIC TRAVEL INFORMATION - Question identifier:4.

Where and when did you enter Canada?

  • : Name of Canadian border crossing or Canadian airport
  • : Date (DD/MM/YYYY)

BASIC TRAVEL INFORMATION - Question identifier:5.

From which airport are you leaving Canada?

  • : Halifax International Airport
  • : Trudeau International Airport, Montreal
  • : Pearson International Airport (Terminal 1), Toronto
  • : Pearson International Airport (Terminal 3), Toronto
  • : Ottawa International Airport
  • : Winnipeg International Airport
  • : Edmonton International Airport
  • : Calgary International Airport
  • : Vancouver International Airport
  • : Other - specify:

BASIC TRAVEL INFORMATION - Question identifier:6.

When will you leave Canada? (DD/MM/YYYY)

BASIC TRAVEL INFORMATION - Question identifier:7.

Including yourself, how many people (who travelled together) can you report spending for on this trip?

BASIC TRAVEL INFORMATION - Question identifier:8.

For each member of your travelling party, starting with yourself, indicate age and sex.

BASIC TRAVEL INFORMATION - Question identifier:9.

What was your travelling party's main reason for coming to Canada?

  • : In transit to/from other countries and passing through Canada Customs
  • : Holidays, leisure or recreation
  • : To visit friends or relatives
  • : To shop
  • : Attend a non-business conference, convention or trade show (for a club, association or hobby)
  • : To go to school or to study
  • : For medical or health reasons
  • : For religious reasons
  • : Other personal reason - specify:
  • : Commuting to work
  • : For a meeting, sales or service call
  • : Attend a conference, convention or trade show
  • : On diplomatic or military orders
  • : As a seasonal worker
  • : Other business reason - specify:

TRANSPORT TO ENTER CANADA

TRANSPORT TO ENTER CANADA - Question identifier:10.

For this trip, what means of transport did your travelling party use to enter Canada?

  • : Commercial plane
  • : Private plane
  • : Rented automobile
  • : Private automobile
  • : Bus
  • : Train
  • : Cruise ship
  • : Private boat
  • : Ferry
  • : Other

TRANSPORT TO ENTER CANADA - Question identifier:11.

If you took commercial transport (plane, bus, train, boat) to enter Canada, please report:

  • a): the name of the transport company
  • b): the flight number (for plane travel only)

TRANSPORT TO ENTER CANADA - Question identifier:12.

Where did your travelling party come from immediately before entering Canada (exclude stopovers at airports)?

  • : Country
  • : If United States, from which state

TRANSPORT TO ENTER CANADA - Question identifier:13.

When entering Canada, did you travel...

  • : from the United States only
  • : directly from a country other than the United States
  • : from another country via the United States

TRANSPORT TO LEAVE CANADA

TRANSPORT TO LEAVE CANADA - Question identifier:14.

For your departure flight from Canada, please report the name of the air carrier and the flight number:

  • a): the name of the air carrier
  • b): the flight number

TRANSPORT TO LEAVE CANADA - Question identifier:15.

Where will your travelling party go to immediately after leaving Canada (exclude stopovers at airports)?

  • : Country
  • : If United States, to which state

TRANSPORT TO LEAVE CANADA - Question identifier:16.

When leaving Canada, will you travel...

  • : to the United States only
  • : directly to a country other than the United States
  • : to another country via the United States

17. PACKAGE OR INCLUSIVE TRIPS

17. PACKAGE OR INCLUSIVE TRIPS - Question identifier:a)

Please indicate type of package or inclusive trip that you took.

  • : Cruise - Name of cruise line:
  • : Escorted tour
  • : All inclusive holiday package
  • : Adventure holiday
  • : Resort package

17. PACKAGE OR INCLUSIVE TRIPS - Question identifier:b)

Which of the following items were included in the single price you paid?

  • : Commercial transport to and from Canada (by plane, bus, train, boat)
  • : Transportation while in Canada
  • : Accommodation
  • : Recreation and entertainment
  • : Food and / or beverages
  • : Other - specify:

17. PACKAGE OR INCLUSIVE TRIPS - Question identifier:c)

How many nights were covered by the package portion of your trip?

17. PACKAGE OR INCLUSIVE TRIPS - Question identifier:d)

How much did the package cost? (Total for your travelling party)

17. PACKAGE OR INCLUSIVE TRIPS - Question identifier:e)

If your travelling party took a cruise, how much did you spend on the ship that was not included in the package cost? (include excursions, beverages, tips, pictures, gifts)

18. TRANSPORT FARES TO ENTER AND LEAVE CANADA

18. TRANSPORT FARES TO ENTER AND LEAVE CANADA - Question identifier:a/b)

What were the total commercial fares for your travelling party to enter and/or leave Canada?

  • : Round trip fare
  • : One way tickets to enter Canada
  • : One way tickets to leave Canada

18. TRANSPORT FARES TO ENTER AND LEAVE CANADA - Question identifier:c)

What type of fare was used?

  • : First class
  • : Business class
  • : Economy class
  • : Charter
  • : Travel reward program

TRAVEL WHILE IN CANADA

TRAVEL WHILE IN CANADA - Question identifier:19.

For this trip, what means of transportation did your travelling party use while in Canada?

  • : Commercial plane
  • : Private plane
  • : Rented automobile
  • : Private automobile
  • : Bus
  • : Train
  • : Cruise ship
  • : Private boat
  • : Ferry
  • : Other

TRAVEL WHILE IN CANADA - Question identifier:20.

While in Canada, what place(s) did your travelling party visit?

  • : Name of city / town visited and province or territory
  • : Number of nights

Where did your travelling party stay?

  • : Hotel
  • : Motel
  • : Home of friends or relatives
  • : Camp or trailer park
  • : Cottage or cabin
  • : Other

TRAVEL WHILE IN CANADA - Question identifier:21.

Does anyone in your travelling party own any of the accommodations used on this trip (include time shares)?

  • : Yes
  • : No

SPENDING WHILE IN CANADA

SPENDING WHILE IN CANADA - Question identifier:22.

Please report total spending while in Canada in each of the following categories.

  • : Accommodation
  • : Transportation while in Canada (include gasoline, rented car, intercity plane,bus, train, boat, local bus and taxi)
  • : Food and beverages (include restaurants)
  • : Recreation and entertainment
  • : Clothes and gifts
  • : Other - specify:
  • : Total spending while in Canada

SPENDING WHILE IN CANADA - Question identifier:23.

Was any part of your trip paid for by...

  • : Frequent Flyer points or other travel rewards programs
  • : An incentive travel program (from your employer)
  • : Not applicable

SPENDING WHILE IN CANADA - Question identifier:24.

What percentage of total spending (including commercial fares) was paid...

  • : personally (including family and friends)?
  • : by business?
  • : by government?

RE-VISITING CANADA

RE-VISITING CANADA - Question identifier:25.

After your first arrival in Canada, did your travelling party, at any time during this trip, leave Canada, then return?

  • : Yes, how many times?
  • : No, please go to question 26

If Yes, please report place(s) and date(s) of exit and the place(s) of re-entry, the number of nights spent outside Canada and the country(ies) visited:

  • : Place of exit from Canada (Canadian border crossing or airport)
  • : Date of exit (DD/MM/YYYY)
  • : Place of re-entry to Canada (Canadian border crossing or airport)
  • : Number of nights
  • : Country visited

RE-VISITING CANADA - Question identifier:26.

Was this your first visit to Canada?

  • : Yes
  • : No. How many times, including this trip, have you visited Canada for one or more nights, in the last 5 years?

ACTIVITIES WHILE IN CANADA

ACTIVITIES WHILE IN CANADA - Question identifier:27.

While on this trip in Canada, what activities did you or anyone in your travelling party do?

  • : Visit friends or family (include wedding, anniversary, graduation, family reunion)
  • : Shop
  • : Sightsee
  • : Visit a museum or art gallery
  • : Visit an historic site
  • : Visit a zoo or aquarium
  • : Attend a sports event as a spectator
  • : Attend a festival or fair
  • : Attend a performance such as a play or concert
  • : Go to a casino
  • : Visit a theme or amusement park
  • : Attend an aboriginal event (pow wow, performance, other)
  • : Go to the movies
  • : Go to restaurant, bar or club
  • : Go wildlife viewing or bird watching
  • : Visit a national or provincial nature park
  • : Go for medical or other health treatment
  • : Attend a business meeting, conference or seminar
  • : Play individual or team sports
  • : Use all terrain vehicle (ATV, quad, 4 x 4)
  • : Boating
  • : Canoeing or kayaking
  • : Camping
  • : Hiking or backpacking
  • : Fishing
  • : Go to a beach
  • : Hunting
  • : Golfing
  • : Cycling
  • : Snowmobiling
  • : Downhill skiing or snowboarding
  • : Cross-country skiing or snowshoeing
  • : Other - specify:
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