Vehicle Use

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Statistics Canada, Environmental Statistics; is there any information on vehicle use? Do people drive more in the Canadian provinces of the Prairies?

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Yes, there is information available on vehicle use in Canada, including the Prairie provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba). According to the Canadian Vehicle Use Study, vehicle ownership and usage patterns vary across the country.

In the Prairie provinces, vehicle ownership rates are among the highest in Canada. For example, Alberta and Saskatchewan have some of the highest average numbers of vehicles per household1. This high vehicle ownership is partly due to the rural and agricultural nature of these provinces, where personal vehicles are often essential for daily activities and work.

Additionally, the average annual distance traveled by light vehicles in the Prairie provinces tends to be higher compared to other regions. This is influenced by the vast distances between towns and cities, as well as the limited availability of alternative transportation options1.

Would you like more detailed statistics or information on a specific aspect of vehicle use in the Prairies?