Quebec City Travel Risk — Low Risk (23/100)
Is Quebec City safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Quebec City 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.
Government advisory (score 5)
Natural disasters (score 20)
September 27, 2026
Quebec City, Canada has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 23 out of 100 (low risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is natural disasters at 20/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 5/100; 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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Quebec City 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 Quebec City is natural disasters (20/100), and the lowest is government advisory (5/100). 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 Oct 9, 2026
Quebec City maintains a low safety risk with a baseline composite score of 23/100 and a US State Department advisory level 1. Travelers should also note a level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC. Recent headlines mention Holland America Line turning to Montreal amid U.S. and Canada conflict.
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.
- Natural disasters (score 20/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Environmental quality (score 15/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Quebec City
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 Quebec City
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Quebec City for solo travelers (Crime 15/100 · Transport 15/100), women traveling solo (Crime 15/100), families with children (Health 10/100 · Natural disaster 20/100), older travelers (Health 10/100 · Transport 15/100), business travelers (Digital 30/100 · Money 10/100 · Transport 15/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 5/100 · Political 5/100): 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 | low |
| Road safety | high |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | low |
| Night safety | high |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Quebec City
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 Quebec City happened in October (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
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Quebec City
The most weather-stable two-month window for Quebec City is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 15°C to 25°C and monthly rain averages 122 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme cold in December–February. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Oct 10, 2026.
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Emergency numbers (Canada)
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | high |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | high |
| Emergency response | high |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
Quebec City ranks among the safest places to live and visit in 2026, with excellent healthcare and fast emergency response times. The city also maintains strong natural disaster preparedness, facilitating smoother evacuations if needed.
Common scam patterns
- fake_travel_website. Travelers may encounter websites that mimic legitimate booking platforms but are designed to steal personal and payment information. These sites often display attractive deals that are too good to be true. Tip: Verify the website's URL, look for secure https connections, and book only through reputable providers.
- bogus_toll_text. Scammers send text messages claiming the recipient owes a toll or traffic fine and request immediate payment via a link. The messages can appear to come from official agencies but lead to fraudulent sites. Tip: Do not click links in unsolicited texts; check directly with the official toll authority if you suspect a charge.
- fraudulent_charter_flight. Some fraud schemes advertise charter flights or tours that never exist, collecting deposits from travelers. Victims only discover the deception after the departure date has passed. Tip: Confirm the charter operator's credentials and read reviews before paying any deposit.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 13 → 23 | low | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Quebec City'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 Quebec City
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Quebec City, 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).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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