DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Ease of access by direct flights from Canada to several Dominican airports, abundance of beaches and temperatures ranging from 30°C to 19°C during the winter months make this country very attractive for Canadians wishing to escape the winter cold.

The Ministry of Tourism says that Quebec tourists travel to the DR increased by at least 66% in 2023, as reported in Actual News Magazine. The report explains that the number of Canadian tourists is so high, Punta Cana has a nickname – Punta Canada.

French-speaking tourists have decided to buy second homes or relocate to Punta Cana, Cabarete or Las Terrenas. Many have opened small businesses, adding to the cosmopolitan air of these tourist destinations.

From 5 to 31 January 2024, Air Transat had requested a special permit to operate 56 round-trip flights on the routes Hamilton /Puerto Plata / Ottawa; Hamilton /Punta Cana/Quebec City...