U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Full advisory →Is Canada safe? 🇨🇦
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As of July 2026, Canada scores 81/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Canada Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Canada destination assessed, London scores highest (81/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
World Cup 2026 Canada is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup which takes place between 11 June and 19 July . If you are planning to travel to Canada during these times, see the World Cup page for more information.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Canada destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Canada safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryU.S. Department of State | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions | 95 | U.S. Department of State |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 2.0 / 100k | 85 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 87.6% | 91 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 2.5% | 92 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 76/100 | 76 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 82/100 | 82 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 4.7 / 100k | 86 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Canada safety FAQ
Is Canada safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Canada Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Canada averages 81/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 19 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Canada?
Of the destinations we've assessed, London currently scores highest at 81/100 (Very Safe).
Where does this Canada safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.