Edmonton Travel Risk — Low Risk (23/100)
Is Edmonton safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Edmonton scores 23/100 on our travel risk index (Low). The US State Department rates Canada Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 5 Jun 2026); the UK has no advice against travel. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. CDC travel health notice: Level 1, Hepatitis A in Canada (4 Jun 2026). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Political instability (score 10)
Environmental quality (score 55)
September 27, 2026
Edmonton, Canada has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 23 out of 100 (low risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is environmental quality at 55/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 10/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Canada travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Edmonton currently sits at 23/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the low-risk tier. Most travelers report routine, uneventful trips and the page below covers the few category-specific things to stay alert for. The highest-rated risk category for Edmonton is environmental quality (55/100), and the lowest is political instability (10/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (26/100) and natural hazards (30/100).
A score of 23 is higher than the scores of 12% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Jul 24, 2026
Edmonton currently sits at a moderate overall safety risk (26/100) with a low U.S. State Department advisory level of 1. A green‑level forest fire alert is active in Canada, the CDC lists dengue at Level 1 globally, and recent headlines note Canada issuing travel advisories for the U.S. and warnings about a parasite outbreak.
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 03:37 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Environmental quality (score 55/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Transport safety (score 45/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Edmonton
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Edmonton
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Edmonton for solo travelers (Crime 15/100 · Transport 45/100), women traveling solo (Crime 15/100), families with children (Health 15/100 · Natural disaster 40/100), older travelers (Health 15/100 · Transport 45/100), business travelers (Digital 45/100 · Money 45/100 · Transport 45/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 20/100 · Political 10/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | low |
| Night safety | high |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Edmonton
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Canada - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Edmonton happened in June (1 of 1 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
CDC Traveler Health Notices for Canada
- Level 1 - Hepatitis A in Canada (Level 1, 4 Jun 2026)
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public Domain).
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Canada travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Canada entry requirements.
Health notices
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
Emergency numbers (Canada)
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
The search results did not provide specific information on Edmonton's healthcare facilities or response times. Travelers can generally expect standard Canadian medical services, but exact levels of access are not detailed in the sources.
Common scam patterns
- impersonation fraud. Local businesses in Edmonton have reported losses from fraudsters pretending to be legitimate companies or officials to obtain money. The scheme has caused significant financial damage across the province. Tip: Verify the identity of anyone requesting payments by contacting the organization directly using official contact details.
- chargeback fraud. Criminals are exploiting payment systems by initiating false chargebacks after receiving goods or services in Edmonton. This has resulted in combined losses of over $300,000 nationwide. Tip: Keep detailed transaction records and monitor your accounts for unauthorized chargeback requests.
- paving scam. Travelling contractors have been targeting residents in western Canada, including areas around Edmonton, offering low‑cost paving services that never materialize. Victims are left with unpaid bills and unfinished work. Tip: Research contractors thoroughly, request written contracts, and avoid paying the full amount upfront.
Area notes
- Edmonton (city). The primary destination for visitors, hosting events such as Canada Day celebrations and major festivals.
- East of Edmonton region. A popular area for outdoor attractions like aerial parks and dark‑sky preserves, highlighted in regional travel guides.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 26 → 23 | moderate → low | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Edmonton's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Edmonton
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Edmonton, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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