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.
Wildfires in BritishNorthwest ColombiaTerritories
WildfiresThere are affectingcurrently manyseveral partswildfires across the Northwest Territories, due to which the territory has declared a territory-wide state of Canada. Youemergency. shouldEvacuation followorders have been issued in certain areas, including in Yellowknife, the adviceTerritory’s capital. Wildfires are highly dangerous and unpredictable. The situation can change quickly.
If you are in or near areas affected by wildfires
Be cautious if you are in or near an area affected by wildfires. You should:
- Check the status of wildfires in the Northwest Territories (also available on X or Facebook
- Download the Alertable emergency app on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store
- Follow the advice of local
authorities.authorities
- Contact your travel operator or accommodation provider before you travel to check that it is not currently impacted. Make sure you have appropriate insurance.
If you need consular assistance
If you are a British national in North West Territories in need of consular assistance call +1 604 683 4421.
For concerned family and friends, call our 24-hour helpline on +44 20 7008 5000.
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+ and 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.
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.
Wildfires in BritishNorthwest ColombiaTerritories
WildfiresThere are affectingcurrently manyseveral partswildfires across the Northwest Territories, due to which the territory has declared a territory-wide state of Canada. Youemergency. shouldEvacuation followorders have been issued in certain areas, including in Yellowknife, the adviceTerritory’s capital. Wildfires are highly dangerous and unpredictable. The situation can change quickly.
If you are in or near areas affected by wildfires
Be cautious if you are in or near an area affected by wildfires. You should:
- Check the status of wildfires in the Northwest Territories (also available on X or Facebook
- Download the Alertable emergency app on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store
- Follow the advice of local
authorities.authorities - Contact your travel operator or accommodation provider before you travel to check that it is not currently impacted. Make sure you have appropriate insurance.
If you need consular assistance
If you are a British national in North West Territories in need of consular assistance call +1 604 683 4421.
For concerned family and friends, call our 24-hour helpline on +44 20 7008 5000.
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+ and 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.