Day two of the Canadian-American Days along the Grand Strand and local businesses are hoping for an up tick in business.
But Canadian visitors aren't expected to come in the numbers the Grand Strand is used to.
Of the 15 million visitors the area welcomes every year, we're told that, on average, four to six percent come during the Can-Am week, which runs through March 22nd this year.
We spoke with local tourism officials who say numbers are likely to be down this year compared to last year, but just slightly.
But, one Canadian visitor says her decision to come down was as easy as ever, and she makes up for the costs of travel by finding good deals while she's here.
"I also find grocery prices are a little more competitive here anyway, so no I didn't regret it," said Goodren Lundie, who is visiting the Grand Strand from Canada.
"I think it's a safe assumption to expect numbers to be down versus last year," said Amie Lee of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.
While some local businesses have hope that Can-Am will serve as a revenue replacement for what have become dwindling bike rallies, tourism officials we spoke with say they don't expect that to happen.
