Home exchanges gaining popularity as Canadians look for cheaper ways to travel

CBC News | July 12, 2026, 4 a.m. | Original

With rising travel costs squeezing vacation budgets, more Canadians are trading keys. Global home exchange networks report a massive surge in Canadian members still looking to travel but save big on accommodations.

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