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From pumping out a few push-ups to being a true knight in shining armor, Justin Trudeau has charmed the socks off not just his fellow world leaders, but the entire world!<\/p>\n

We\u2019re not kidding. The Expedia Trudeau Travel Effect is out\u2014citizens from around the world are flocking to Canada<\/a> to get a piece of the action. We\u2019ve looked at the increases in visitors to Lumberjack Country since Trudeau took office, from 2015 to 2016, and the results speak for themselves.<\/p>\n

From Europe and Asia, to all the way down under, travelers are turning their attention to Canada. It turns out the Romans are most eager, with around a 65\u00a0percent increase in tickets to Canada from 2015 to 2016. Perhaps they see a little bit of Julius Caesar in Trudeau\u2026 The Singaporeans are close behind, with Expedia seeing roughly a 55 percent\u00a0increase in tickets from the city slickers. They\u2019re soaking up all that fresh Canadian country air. Sydneysiders follow suit, with a nearly 35\u00a0percent increase in Aussies from the harbor city hopping on a plane to Canada. He captured the heart of their royal princess so it\u2019s no surprise Londoners are up nearly 30\u00a0percent on visits to Canada, hoping to catch a glimpse of Trudeau\u2019s charm for themselves. Parisians are a romantic lot and there\u2019s been a roughly 25\u00a0percent increase in travelers from the City of Love to Trudeau\u2019s turf.<\/p>\n

True, catching a glimpse of Trudeau is not the only reason to travel to Canada<\/a>, which celebrates its 150th\u00a0birthday this year, but if your heart has been captured by oh so dreamy Trudeau, here\u2019s how to travel in his footsteps.<\/p>\n

Ottawa, Ontario <\/strong><\/p>\n

The nation\u2019s capital<\/a> is not only the current home of the Prime Minister, and his birthplace, it\u2019s also bursting at the seams with cool cafes and award winning cultural experiences. It turns out politicians and pastry are a winning combination\u2014head down to Byward Market to try the same Beavertail pastries Barack Obama indulged in on his last visit, before checking out Trudeau\u2019s current stomping grounds at Parliament Hill.<\/p>\n

Kananaskis Country, Alberta <\/strong><\/p>\n

Fresh mountain air does even world leaders a world of good\u2014last year Trudeau took his cabinet to Alberta<\/a> to get a good dose of it. His retreat took place in Kananaskis, at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains just an hour drive west of Calgary. Pack your hiking boots because Expedia has plenty of charming mountain cabins you can book<\/a> for your own mountain retreat.<\/p>\n

Vancouver Chinese New Year <\/strong><\/p>\n

Want to party like a prime minister? This year Trudeau joined Vancouver\u2019s<\/a> Chinese New Year Parade, along with dancing dragons, marching bands and musicians. Chinese New Year is a great time to visit the city, with dozens of events including fairs, exhibitions and festivals, bringing the city to life. And it\u2019s a great excuse to sample some of Vancouver\u2019s best Asian restaurants\u2014Dynasty Seafood, Bamboo Grove, and the Golden Swan should be top of the list.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whistler snowboarding <\/strong><\/p>\n

He even looks good in ski gear. That\u2019s right, Trudeau and his wife spent a day on the Whistler<\/a> ski fields this winter. The snowboarder carved up the powder and was kind enough to pose for plenty of pictures, so consider Whistler for your ski holiday next season. Don\u2019t think you can keep up with him on the double black diamonds? Expedia has plenty of activities like snowmobiling, dog sledding and snowshoeing to get you out on the snow.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a die-hard Trudeau fan, or just have an appreciation for all of Canada\u2019s natural beauty, there\u2019s never been a better time to get out your passport.<\/p>\n

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Craving a Canadian getaway? What cities are on your list?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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