Canada Travel Risk Overview
Is Canada safe right now? Checked 15 October 2026
Canada scores 29/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Canada Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 5 Jun 2026); the UK has no advice against travel. CDC travel health notice: Level 1, Hepatitis A in Canada (4 Jun 2026). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Canada has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 29 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 60 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Canada, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Canada assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Canada maintains a moderate risk profile with a baseline composite score of 29 out of 100 and a US State Dept advisory level of 1, alongside a global dengue health notice. Recent travel-related headlines involve advisory updates for Mexico, an avoid-all-travel warning for a major international airport, and an Air Canada plane collision at LaGuardia Airport resulting in two pilot fatalities.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:07 UTC
How safe is Canada to visit in 2026?
Canada currently sits at 29/100 on Travel Risk Calculator's five-layer score, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine in Canada with normal preparation, but a few risk categories warrant attention. The full live US State Department advisory text for Canada, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: natural hazards (45/100) and security (26/100).
Canada's score of 29 is higher than the scores of 26% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; State Dept advisory tiers, GPI, OSAC patterns) |
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| Last updated | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 60 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Exercise normal precautionin Canada. Canada is generally a safe destination for travelers. Crime Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations.…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Canada. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Canada’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Canada set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Canadian High Commission in the UK. Passport validity requirements To enter Canada, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay. If you’re travelling through another country on your way to or from Canada, check the entry requirements for that country. Many countries will only allow entry if you have at least 6 months validity remaining on your passport. Dual nationals When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport o
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Jun 2, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
Protests, Strikes & Closures This Week
Verified recent event reports monitored for Canada within the last 7 days.
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Yahoo News Canada · Oct 11
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finance.sina.com.cn · Oct 10
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blog.udn.com · Oct 10
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Peace Brigades International-Canada · Oct 9
What Changed This Month in Canada
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 1, 2026 Score Change Toronto risk score moved from 24 to 25 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Sep 30, 2026 Score Change Edmundston risk score moved from 24 to 27 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Sep 30, 2026 Score Change Airdrie risk score moved from 24 to 25 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Canada
Showing 60 destination files with city-specific safety data in Canada, ranked by demand and population.
Toronto
Tier AOntario
Vancouver
Tier ABritish Columbia
Montréal
Tier AQuebec
Calgary
Tier AAlberta
Quebec City
Tier AQuebec
Edmonton
Tier AAlberta
Mississauga
Tier AOntario
Ottawa
Tier AOntario
London
Tier BOntario
Winnipeg
Tier BManitoba
Paris
Tier BOntario
Oakville
Tier BOntario
Burlington
Tier BOntario
Niagara Falls
Tier BOntario
Brampton
Tier BOntario
Binbrook
Tier BOntario
Sorel-Tracy
Tier BQuebec
Windsor
Tier BOntario
Whitby
Tier BOntario
Cobourg
Tier BOntario
Cavan Monaghan
Tier BOntario
Listowel
Tier BOntario
Pont-Rouge
Tier BQuebec
Gatineau
Tier BQuebec
Barrie
Tier BOntario
Lévis
Tier BQuebec
Waterloo
Tier BOntario
Clarington
Tier BOntario
Orillia
Tier BOntario
Wellington North
Tier BOntario
Bromont
Tier BQuebec
Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Tier BOntario
Hamilton
Tier BOntario
Surrey
Tier BBritish Columbia
Burnaby
Tier BBritish Columbia
Richmond Hill
Tier BOntario
Cambridge
Tier BOntario
Milton
Tier BOntario
Delta
Tier BBritish Columbia
Brantford
Tier BOntario
Caledon
Tier BOntario
Bradford West Gwillimbury
Tier BOntario
Scugog
Tier BOntario
Lake Country
Tier BBritish Columbia
Kitchener
Tier BOntario
Vaughan
Tier BOntario
Sherbrooke
Tier BQuebec
Guelph
Tier BOntario
White Rock
Tier BBritish Columbia
Chatham
Tier BOntario
Saint-Jérôme
Tier BQuebec
Bowmanville
Tier BOntario
Alliston
Tier BOntario
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Tier BOntario
Sydney Mines
Tier BNova Scotia
Markham
Tier BOntario
Oshawa
Tier BOntario
St. Catharines
Tier BOntario
Richmond
Tier BBritish Columbia
Abbotsford
Tier BBritish Columbia
All towns in Canada (392 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Canada
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Canada - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
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Traveller notes from government advice
Local laws and customs
Illegal drugs and cannabis
Illegal drugs carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport.
Recreational cannabis is legally available in Canada. Laws vary depending on the province or territory you are visiting. It is illegal to take cannabis across the Canadian border without a permit or exemption authorised by Health Canada. Those who attempt to take cannabis out of Canada without the relevant permit face arrest.
Airports in Canada have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items, including cannabis. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
See the Canadian Border Services Agency website for more information.
Wildlife
If you are hiking or camping, be considerate and cautious of local wildlife. You should:
take all rubbish with you including food items to avoid attracting animals to your site
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 2 Jun 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Canada’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Canada set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Canadian High Commission in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Canada, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay.
If you’re travelling through another country on your way to or from Canada, check the entry requirements for that country. Many countries will only allow entry if you have at least 6 months validity remaining on your passport.
Dual nationals
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 2 Jun 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Canada as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
CDC Traveler Health Notices
- Level 1 - Hepatitis A in Canada (Level 1, 4 Jun 2026)
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public Domain).
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Hepatitis A in Canada WATCH · 2026-06-04
Manitoba, Canada is currently experiencing a hepatitis A virus (HAV) outbreak. HAV is contagious and spreads through close person-to-person contact and by eating contaminated food or drink.
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Canada
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Canada issues another urgent travel advisory update for Mexico
Daily Hive · 2d ago
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Global Affairs Canada Issues 'Avoid All Travel' Warning For Major International Airport
TheTravel · 3d ago
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LaGuardia Airport crash: Two pilots die in Air Canada plane collision; airport reopens
6abc Philadelphia · 12h ago
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Canada advises no travel to Riyadh airport after Houthi attacks
Global News · 4d ago
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'Exercise Caution': Mexico Issued New Travel Warning By Global Affairs Canada Effective Immediately
TheTravel · 6d ago
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Canada cautions Canadians against travel to Saudi Arabia after airports targeted
CTV News · 10h ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 03:02:33 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Canada
The most weather-stable two-month window for Canada is June–July, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 99 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme cold in January–February. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General emergency | 911 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Canada safe to visit?
Canada currently scores 29/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Is Canada safe to travel to right now?
As of October 2026, Canada scores 29/100 on our composite travel risk index (moderate risk; lower is safer). The US State Department rates Canada Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. The UK FCDO advisory is: No FCDO advice against travel. Always check official foreign-ministry advisories within 7 days of departure.
Is Canada safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe with normal precautions. Canada has a few categories that warrant planning — read the breakdown below and check the live US State Department advisory. Composite baseline: 29/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
When is the best time to visit Canada?
June–July is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Canada is June–July, when typical daily temperatures run from about 14°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 99 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Canada?
extreme cold: January–February.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.