% feel pressured about organizing March Break plans for their children, % stressed about the cost, % have made any plans at all one month before the break, % plan on utilizing their saved loyalty miles or points [loyalty programs] to offset the costs of March Break activities. [staycation]

Will you be spending less money on summer vacation this year than you did last year, about the same amount, or more money?

Results includes some detail by province, age group and gender.

% of all Canadians live within a 15-minute drive of a Canadian Tire store, % Canadians go to Canadian Tire to outfit their outdoor activities and camping adventures.

% of Canadians cite hiking, swimming as their favourite outdoor summer activities

Most popular foods enjoyed by Canadian grillers - % reported steak, chicken pieces, hamburgers, salmon, lamb chops.

% indicated they plan to take a summer staycation (home-based vacation), Of those, % said they plan to use their outdoor grill more this summer than in the past, % intend to try new grilling recipes and/or new foods on the grill, % plan to host more barbecues than previously.

% of Canadians own full-size grills, % fire up the grill at least once a week, % report hosting at least two barbecue parties last summer, % report they barbecue for lunch.

Main reasons given for taking a staycation this year - % said: Save money, To take part in the many interesting or fun things to do nearby, High cost of gas [gasoline prices], Want to get home-based projects done during time off work.

Of those choosing to stay close to home for their annual holiday, % say they plan to use their outdoor grill more than in the past, % of staycationers intend to try new grilling recipes and/or new foods on the grill, % plan to host more barbecues than previously.

% of those planning stay-at-home vacations say they will purchase a new grill

% have an outdoor room, % plan to use the outdoor space as much as they did last year, Top reasons for using an outdoor room.

% of Canadians grill with gas, % own a liquid propane barbecue, % use natural gas, % own a charcoal grill, % of households have a male primary griller. [barbequing (BBQ)]

% of renters will undertake a home improvement project this year.