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Canada travel advice

Most visits to Canada are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners. The Canadian authorities have carried out a number of arrests as a result of investigations into terrorist networks.

Tornadoes can occur almost anywhere in Canada, normally from May to September.

The plant known as Qhat (Khat) is illegal in Canada. Smugglers are regularly caught and face a term of imprisonment.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Embassies and tourist offices

Canadian Embassy in the USA

501 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Tel: (202) 682 1740.
www.washington.gc.ca
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700; 0900-1200 (consular services).

Canadian Tourism Commission in the UK

62-65 Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DY, UK
Tel: 0870 161 5151 (travel trade only).
www.travelcanada.ca
Canadian Tourism Commission deals with marketing and trade enquiries only.
Consumer enquiries should be directed to the Visit Canada Centre.

Canadian High Commission in the UK

Immigration division: 38 Grosvenor Street, London W1K 4AA, UK
Tel: (020) 7258 6600 or 6699 (recorded visa information).
www.unitedkingdom.gc.ca
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1100 (personal callers only).
Consular section: Canada House, 5 Pall Mall East, Trafalgar Square, London SW1Y 5BJ, UK
Tel: (020) 7258 6356 or 6600 (recorded passport information).
As above.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1330.

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