New Taskrabbit data reveals how Canadians are preparing their homes for a busy season.
Summer has always been peak hosting season, but in 2026, Canadians are taking outdoor entertaining to a whole new level.
Backyards are becoming true extensions of the home, complete with fully furnished dining areas, outdoor kitchens, cozy lounge spaces, and landscaped yards. At the same time, milestone celebrations—from engagement parties and graduation gatherings to watch parties and backyard weddings—are creating longer to-do lists for hosts than ever before.
To uncover how Canadians are preparing for the season, Taskrabbit analyzed year-over-year booking and search trends across its Canadian platform. The data points to three major hosting trends that define the summer ahead.
Trend #1: The Backyard as a Main Character
Gone are the days when a few folding chairs were enough.
Canadians are investing in outdoor spaces that function like living rooms: places to cook, dine, relax, and entertain. Covered cooking stations, pergolas, outdoor dining areas, and comfortable lounge furniture are transforming backyards into destinations rather than afterthoughts.
By the numbers
- Outdoor furniture searches: +65% YoY
- Deck searches: +46%
- Grill searches: +38%
- Patio searches: +27%
- Pergola searches: +15%
- Furniture assembly bookings: +24%
- Mounting bookings: +19%
Trend #2: Hosting, Upgraded
Summer always comes with reasons to celebrate; and these days, Canadians are putting more intention into gathering friends and family together. We all know every memorable event comes with a long checklist—from setting up tables and decorating to organizing spaces before guests arrive and cleaning everything afterward.
Taskrabbit data suggests Canadians are increasingly looking for an extra set of hands so they can spend less time managing logistics and more time actually enjoying the event they’re hosting.
By the numbers
- Event searches: +63% YoY
- Organizing searches: +65%
- Cleanup searches: +49%
- Wedding searches: +15%
- Party searches: +14%
- Cleaning category bookings: +25%
Trend #3: Great Parties Start at the Curb
The first thing guests notice? The yard.
Canadians are investing in curb appeal as part of the overall hosting experience, refreshing outdoor spaces with garden projects and seasonal maintenance before welcoming guests.
There’s planting flowers before a backyard wedding, trimming hedges before a grad party, and so much more. Homeowners are thinking about creating inviting outdoor environments now more than ever.
By the numbers
- Hedge searches: +73% YoY
- Shed searches: +47%
- Lawn care searches: +33%
- Mulch searches: +29%
- Flower searches: +26%
- Plant searches: +18%
What These Trends Tell Us
Across Canada, one thing is clear: outdoor entertaining has evolved. With higher costs encouraging more at-home gatherings and lasting changes in how people use their homes post-pandemic, backyards reflect those shifts—allowing the outdoor space to feel just as special as going out. As a result, Canadians are investing more time and effort into creating memorable experiences for family and friends.
They’re also recognizing they don’t have to do everything themselves.
Trusted, local Taskers are at the ready to assemble patio furniture, refresh the yard, and organize the house before guests arrive, so making memories is the only thing you have on your to-do list.
Planning to Host This Summer?
Whatever’s on your checklist, Taskrabbit can help! Book a Tasker and get your home guest-ready today.
