For many Canadians this summer, an escape to the great outdoors means heading out to the backyard, a patio, balcony or terrace.  

A recent report produced by Deloitte Canada found that 35 percent of those surveyed are staying home this summer because they don’t have the money to travel or are using the funds for another purpose. A whopping 74 percent said that while they did plan to get away, they’d be staying close to their home region, citing the higher cost of food, gas and other travel expenses.