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Canada

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

 

UK help and services in Canada - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for information
High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom (canadainternational.gc.ca)High Commission of Canada in UK
Entry requirements - Canada travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
Private health and travel insurance neededInsurance
NaTHNaC - Canada (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information

 

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION CANADA

British High Commission Ottawa

80 Elgin Street
Ottawa Ontario K1P 5K7
Canada


Telephone: +1 613 237 1530

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-ottawa

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

 

Ambulance911
Fire911
Police911

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  • Safety and security
  • Terrorism
  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

COUNTRY FACTS

Capital cityOttawa
LanguageEnglish, French
CurrencyCanadian Dollar
Phone Code+1
Internet Code.ca
Time ZoneUTC-5 (various time zones)
Drives onRight
Plug TypesType A, Type B
Drinking WaterSafe to drink
Dominant ReligionCatholic 39%, Protestant 20%, Other, including Orthodox, other Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jewish, none 41%
Significant Dates

July 1 - Canada Day

September 7 - Labour Day

2nd Monday of October - Thanksgiving

November 11 - Remembrance Day