Facebook Ads Insights Tool

Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Recreation and Travel in Canada

See how your CTR stacks up. Explore industry, regional, and campaign-type benchmarks with Superads.

CTR (Click Through Rate) for Recreation and Travel in Canada

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Recreation and Travel in Canada vs global

This analysis looks at click-through-rate (CTR) trends for industry Recreation and Travel and target country Canada compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

  • Overall, Canada’s Recreation and Travel CTR averages 1.96%, about 8% above the global baseline (1.81%)—an above‑market performance.
  • Volatility is high: average month‑to‑month move is 0.49 percentage points (pp), or 25.7% on a relative basis, versus a very stable 0.05 pp (2.9%) globally.
  • Seasonality is pronounced: a Q4 slide into December, a May trough, and a sharp late‑summer surge peaking in September.
  • From October 2024 to September 2025, Canada’s CTR rose 31.6% vs a 20.1% increase globally.

Selected trend: Recreation and Travel, Canada

  • Average: 1.96% CTR across the period.
  • High: 3.59% in September 2025.
  • Low: 1.29% in May 2025.
  • Range: 2.30 pp (from 1.29% to 3.59%).
  • First-to-last change: +31.6% (2.73% in Oct 2024 to 3.59% in Sep 2025).

Notable movements:

  • Early Q4 2024 started strong at 2.73% (Oct) before falling to 1.47% in December.
  • A January rebound to 2.19% (+48.9% vs December), followed by softness into spring and a low in May (1.29%).
  • A sustained upswing from July (1.60%) through August (2.57%, +60.5% m/m) to a peak in September (3.59%, +39.8% m/m).

How Canada compares to the global baseline

Baseline summary:

  • Average: 1.81%; High: 2.12% (Sep 2025); Low: 1.67% (Feb 2025); Range: 0.44 pp.
  • Smoother trajectory with steady gains from Q2 through early fall; first-to-last change: +20.1%.
  • Volatility: 0.05 pp average month‑to‑month (2.9% relative), indicating a stable global trend.

Relative positioning:

  • Canada outperforms in 5 of 12 months (Oct, Nov, Jan, Aug, Sep).
  • Biggest overperformance: September 2025 at 3.59%—about 70% above the global 2.12%.
  • Other above‑market points: October 2024 (+55%) and January 2025 (+30%).
  • Below‑market stretches: March–July, with the widest gap in May 2025 (1.29% vs 1.79% globally, ~28% below).

Seasonality signals

  • Q4 pattern: For Canada, CTR falls into December (holiday creative and auction dynamics often shift attention toward conversion events), then rebounds in January.
  • Spring softness: March–May underperform relative to global, culminating in a May trough.
  • Late‑summer lift: Strong acceleration in August–September outpaces the global rise, pushing Canada well above market into early fall.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Recreation and Travel and Canada helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. In the Recreation and Travel industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Canada, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. Why we use median instead of average We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

Optimize Smarter with Superads

Improve your Facebook ad performance

Instant performance insights – See which ads, audiences, and creatives drive results.

Data-driven creative decisions – Spot patterns to improve ROAS.

Effortless reporting – No spreadsheets, just clear insights.

Get Started for free →

The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

Canada Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Feb (3rd Mon)Family Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday (federal)
May (Victoria Day)Victoria Day
Jul 1Canada Day
Sep (1st Mon)Labour Day
Oct (2nd Mon)Thanksgiving
Nov 11Remembrance Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday and Cyber Monday), December (holiday shopping, Boxing Day), Back-to-school (August-September), Mother's Day (May)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM might increase during Canada Day, Labour Day, and Thanksgiving. Black Friday and Cyber Monday see heightened e‑commerce bidding. December holiday period may spike ad costs. Back-to-school and Mother's Day drive retail competition. Provincial holidays might alter weekday inventory availability.

What is CTR and why does it matter for Facebook ads?

CTR (Click-Through Rate) is the percentage of people who click your ad after seeing it. It's calculated by dividing total clicks by total impressions, then multiplying by 100. A high CTR indicates your ad resonates with your audience and helps improve your relevance score, which can lower your overall costs.

What's the average CTR for Facebook ads in 2025?

The average Facebook ad CTR across industries sits around 0.90-1.10%. But there's significant variation. Your specific industry, audience targeting, and campaign objectives should determine your benchmark.

Why is my Facebook ad CTR consistently low?

Low CTR usually stems from poor audience targeting, weak creative, or a disconnect between your ad content and audience needs. Your ad might simply not be standingo out enough. Check if your visuals grab attention, your copy addresses clear pain points, and your audience targeting aligns with people genuinely interested in your offer.

Is CTR still a reliable metric for ad performance in 2025?

Yes—but only in context. High CTR is a signal that your creative works, but it doesn't guarantee conversions. Use it alongside other metrics like conversion rate to get the full picture.