Drop in border crossings brings uncertainty to Montana tourism [Video]

GREAT FALLS — With summer months quickly approaching, it’s nearly the busiest season for tourism in Montana, and historically, visiting Canadians account for at least 20% of Great Falls’ economic spending. However, this season may see that number decline, as fewer Canadians are traveling over the border.

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Canadian border crossings decline means uncertainty for Montana tourism

The campgrounds at the KOA Holiday in Great Falls are filling up with visitors, and typically, a lot of those visitors are Canadians stopping in overnight or for an extended stay.

KOA Great Falls owner Bobby Boatman says, “Canadians are a big part of our business, we love the Canadians, we welcome them here with open arms.”

However, of the dozens of campers currently parked, only one Canadian license plate is present. Boatman says, “I would say from the feel of it that we’re definitely down a little bit with Canadians year over year for at least the ‘snowbird traffic.'”

Less Canadian traffic …