Canada
Warnings and insurance
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
If FCDO advises against travel or is aware of an incident that raises the risk for British nationals, information will be provided here.
Wildfires
There are currently several out of control wildfires in Canada, including in the provinces of Alberta and Nova Scotia. Local authorities have declared a state of emergency in the Halifax Regional Municipality, and the province of Alberta. Evacuation orders have been issued in certain areas.certain.
If you are in Alberta you should:
- check the status of wildfires in Alberta
- sign up to Alberta’s emergency alert service (also available on Twitter, or by downloading the Alberta Emergency Alert app on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store)
If you are in Nova Scotia, particularly near Halifax, you should:
- check the status of wildfires in Nova Scotia (also available on Twitter or Facebook)
- sign up to Halifax’s emergency alert service
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide as well as support for British nationals abroad, which includes:
- advice on preparing for travel abroad and reducing risks
- information for women, LGBT+
LGBTand disabled travellers
Follow and contact FCDO travel on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.