Summary

Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Canada’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.

If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.

To enter Canada from most other countries, including the UK, you do not need to follow any COVID-19 restrictions (read more about removing COVID travel measures in Canada).

It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.

There are currently several wildfires across Alberta, due to which the province has declared a state of emergency. Evacuation orders have been issued. The situation remains volatile with high temperatures predicted for the weekend and next week. You can check the status of wildfires in Alberta on their government website using this link.

Stay up to date with official advice and alerts by subscribing to Alberta’s emergency alert service, via @Ab_EmergAlert on twitter, or by downloading the Alberta Emergency Alert app.

Around 724,000 British nationals visit Canada each year. Most visits are trouble free.

Visitors travelling to Canada by air are now expected to get an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) to enter Canada. See Entry requirements

Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Canada. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners. You should monitor media reports and remain vigilant. See Terrorism

Severe snow storms are a regular occurrence during winter. Monitor local news and weather reports and visit Environment Canada. See Local travel and Natural disasters

If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.