U-Haul Names Toronto as Top 2007 Canadian Destination

PHOENIX - U-Haul released results of the 2007 U-Haul National Migration Trend Report titled "The 2007 Top 25 Canadian Destination Cities Report." According to moving data reflective of nationwide statistics for calendar year 2007, Toronto was ranked No. 1 for the sixth year in a row, while Calgary came in at second for the fourth year in a row. Montreal took third place this year, with Edmonton following closely in fourth place. Ottawa, Vancouver, London, Kitchener, Hamilton and Victoria rounded out the top 10.

"Since 1955 U-Haul has built a long and proud history of helping families move and store their belongings in Canada," stated U-Haul President John "J.T." Taylor. "Now more than ever, we are proud to offer Canadian families who need moving services the increased convenience of our locations, which makes for a shorter distance to travel when moving. This not only makes their move easier but also has the positive effect of reducing the amount of carbon emissions released into the atmosphere."

The ranking reflects destinations for movers traveling more than 50 miles, and considers every city in the country, regardless of size. However, the data is not stated as a percentage of population and is not reflective of overall growth.

The 2007 Top 25 Canadian Destination Cities Report was compiled from more than 85,000 U-Haul truck transactions occurring between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2007.