Is it safe to travel to Canada right now?

Official advice is to take normal or increased precautions. As of Oct 21, 05:04 UTC. The US State Department rates Canada Level 1 of 4, "Normal precautions". The UK FCDO has no warnings against travel to Canada. Advisory levels change and can vary by region within a country: always check the official page linked on this site before you travel. Sources: https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.can.html, https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/canada.

Are there any active weather or hazard alerts in Canada right now?

As of Oct 21, 05:04 UTC, Travel Live shows these live hazard and alert sections for Canada: official weather warnings, U.S. Embassy alerts, more live hazards and notices, air quality and fires near popular destinations, road incidents, rail and metro alerts. Each one on this page names its official source and the time it was checked. Worldwide storms, earthquakes and disasters are on the Travel Live hub.

What do the advisory levels mean?

US State Department: Level 1 exercise normal precautions, Level 2 exercise increased caution, Level 3 reconsider travel, Level 4 do not travel. Canada: take normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, avoid all travel. UK FCDO: it advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to the whole country or to parts of it, or has no warnings. Each government uses its own scale, so the levels are not directly comparable.

Canada travel advisory today: is it safe right now? US & UK

Government advisories for Canada

US State Department

US L1 · Normal precautions

Exercise Normal Precautions

Exercise normal precaution in Canada . Canada is generally a safe destination for travelers. Crime Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching, pickpocketing, and car break-ins or theft. Review our…

Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Jun 5, 2026

Read the official advisory

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)

UK · no warnings

No FCDO travel warnings

Latest change: Addition of information about entry requirements for those entering from Ebola-affected regions ('Entry requirements' page).

Official notice Source: gov.uk · updated Jun 2, 2026

Read the official advice · Entry requirements

Local scams and street crime

Crime: Take precautions to protect yourself from petty crime, including: not leaving your bag or luggage unattended keeping luggage out of sight in cars keeping valuables and passport in a safe location leaving copies of important documents with family and friends in the UK carrying a copy of your passport for ID

Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Jun 2, 2026

Women, children and family: what governments say

Travelling with children (UK FCDO): If a child travels alone or with only one parent or legal guardian, they should carry a letter of consent from the non-travelling parents or guardians. Immigration officers have the right to question children using simple and appropriate language to see if there are any concerns about child abduction. For more information, check with the Canadian High Commission in the UK or the Canada Border Services Agency .

UK: entry requirements · UK: safety and security

Official notice Source: Government of Canada and UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licences)

Pregnancy and children: CDC health notes for Canada

Measles (children): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .

CDC health page for Canada · CDC: pregnant travelers · CDC: traveling with children

Official notice Source: CDC Travelers' Health (US government, public domain). General information, not medical advice: see a doctor or travel clinic before you go.

German Foreign Office

DE · no travel warning

No travel warning

Official notice Source: Auswärtiges Amt · updated Oct 13, 2026

Read the official travel and safety advice

Dutch Foreign Ministry

NL · green

Green: no special safety risks

De kleurcode van het reisadvies voor Canada is groen. U kunt erheen reizen. Lees welke veiligheidsrisico’s er zijn.

Official notice Source: Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Nederland Wereldwijd (open data, CC0) · updated Oct 6, 2026

Read the advice (Dutch) · Translate to English

New Zealand SafeTravel

NZ · level 1

Exercise normal safety and security precautions

Official notice Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, SafeTravel (CC BY 4.0) · updated 13 March 2025

Read the official advice

Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.

Entry requirements for Canada

🇬🇧 British passport holders

Visa: To enter or transit through Canada, most people need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization ( eTA ) – not both.
Passport: To enter Canada, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay.

Read the full UK entry requirements

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Canada’s current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Canada set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Canadian High Commission in the UK.

Passport validity requirements

To enter Canada, your passport must be valid for the length of your planned stay.

If you’re travelling through another country on your way to or from Canada, check the entry requirements for that country. Many countries will only allow entry if you have at least 6 months validity remaining on your passport.

Dual nationals

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual Citizenship.

Visa requirements

To enter or transit through Canada, most people need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) – not both.

Check if you need a visa or an eTA online.

You do not need a visa for short visits (normally up to 6 months). You may need an eTA instead.

You do not need an eTA, if you are:

arriving by land and sea – you must have acceptable travel documents and ID
a British-Canadian dual national – you must have a valid Canadian passport

See Canada’s entry requirements for full details of eTA and visa requirements.

Contact the Canadian High Commission in the UK if you are unsure about visa requirements or your eligibility to enter the country, for example, if you have a criminal record or have been arrested.

Checks at border control

Canadian border officials may ask you to show a return or onward ticket and proof that you have sufficient funds to support yourself for the duration of your stay, even if you are staying with family or friends.

Visas for permanent residence, study or work

See information on visas for permanent residence, study or work in Canada.

Ebola

As a public health measure, Canada has introduced temporary border measures for travellers arriving from regions affected by the Ebola outbreak.

Canada is suspending certain immigration documents for residents of the Democratic Republic of 4Congo, Uganda and South Sudan until August 28, 2026.

Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals entering Canada who, in the previous 21 days, have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan will be given a health assessment upon arrival. Those who do not have symptoms will have to quarantine for 21 days. If they do not have a place where they can quarantine safely, they will be provided with an appropriate location. Travellers who have symptoms will be isolated at a hospital for further assessment. These measures are being implemented under the Quarantine Act. This border measure will be in place until August 29, 2026.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared this a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.

Check the Government of Canada’s official website for more information.

Transiting through Canada

If you are travelling through Canada (transiting) by air, you must have an eTA or a transit visa.

If you have questions, contact:

your airline
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
your nearest Canadian high commission, embassy or consulate

Find out more about transiting Canada.

Visa and eTA scams

Some unauthorised websites charge for submitting visa applications. These websites are not associated with the Canadian government.

You can check your eTA status online with the Canadian government. If it has been 72 hours since you applied, and you have not received confirmation of your application, complete an enquiry form.

Travelling with children

If a child travels alone or with only one parent or legal guardian, they should carry a letter of consent from the non-travelling parents or guardians. Immigration officers have the right to question children using simple and appropriate language to see if there are any concerns about child abduction.

For more information, check with the Canadian High Commission in the UK or the Canada Border Services Agency.

Vaccine requirements

For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Canada guide.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Canada. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

The Canadian authorities will confiscate banned food products and you could get a fine. For more information, see importing food, plants or animals to Canada.

If you visit a farm or have contact with wild animals before entering Canada, and plan to visit a farm during your stay, you must declare this on your Customs Declaration Card. For more information, see biosecurity at the Canadian border.

Official notice Source: UK Foreign Office · updated Jun 2, 2026

Other passports

Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:

Read your own government's travel advice first (US travellers: State Department page for Canada).
Official government portal: Canada eTA (official). Real portals sit on government domains; copycat sites often charge extra.
Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.

New entry systems that affect Canada

Canada eTA (visa-exempt air travellers)

Visa-exempt visitors flying to Canada need an eTA. The fee is reported as CAD 7. US citizens do not need one. Confirm on canada.ca.

Reported: confirm on the official site Official page

Source: Government of Canada · checked 2026-09-25

Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.

Weather forecast, next days

Toronto

Day	Sky	Low / high	Rain	Peak wind
Wed 21 Oct	Mostly clear	7° / 14°	dry	15 km/h
Thu 22 Oct	Partly cloudy	7° / 16°	dry	25 km/h
Fri 23 Oct	Partly cloudy	5° / 10°	dry	26 km/h
Sat 24 Oct	Clear	6° / 12°	dry	6 km/h
Sun 25 Oct	Clear	7° / 16°	dry	11 km/h

Montréal

Day	Sky	Low / high	Rain	Peak wind
Wed 21 Oct	Clear	3° / 11°	dry	9 km/h
Thu 22 Oct	Clear	4° / 11°	dry	18 km/h
Fri 23 Oct	Clear	2° / 7°	dry	14 km/h
Sat 24 Oct	Clear	3° / 10°	dry	7 km/h
Sun 25 Oct	Partly cloudy	4° / 13°	dry	11 km/h

Vancouver

Day	Sky	Low / high	Rain	Peak wind
Tue 20 Oct		3° / 4°	dry	3 km/h
Wed 21 Oct	Cloudy	3° / 10°	0.2 mm	7 km/h
Thu 22 Oct	Clear	-1° / 6°	dry	18 km/h
Fri 23 Oct	Mostly clear	-1° / 5°	dry	13 km/h
Sat 24 Oct	Snow	0° / 1°	dry	4 km/h

Québec City

Day	Sky	Low / high	Rain	Peak wind
Wed 21 Oct	Clear	0° / 11°	dry	9 km/h
Thu 22 Oct	Mostly clear	1° / 11°	dry	20 km/h
Fri 23 Oct	Clear	1° / 8°	dry	15 km/h
Sat 24 Oct	Partly cloudy	-1° / 10°	dry	14 km/h
Sun 25 Oct	Mostly clear	1° / 12°	dry	15 km/h

Live feed Forecast data: MET Norway (Locationforecast, CC BY 4.0), city local time. Forecasts change; for severe weather follow the official warnings above · updated Oct 21, 03:08 UTC

Essentials for travelers

Emergency 911

Plugs: type A, B
Power: 120 V, 60 Hz
Traffic drives on the right
Tap water: safe
Calling code: +1

Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: high. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.

Local language

Canada French

Essential phrases in French

Hello	Bonjour
Thank you	Merci
Help!	Au secours !
Where is the hospital?	Où est l'hôpital ?
I need the police	J'ai besoin de la police
I need a doctor	J'ai besoin d'un médecin
How much is it?	C'est combien ?
Where is the toilet?	Où sont les toilettes ?

Country names come from the Unicode CLDR. Phrases are short standard translations; show them on your phone to ask for help.

Official weather warnings

National weather service Wind warning (BC/YT): South Klondike Highway - Carcross to White Pass · Oct 21, 03:15 UTC
Damaging winds are expected. When: This evening What: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h Where: - White Pass - Haines Junction - Pelly-Carmacks. Additional Information: A deep low pressure system moving across the central Yukon will move into the Nor Official alert
National weather service yellow warning - wind - in effect · Oct 21, 03:15 UTC
Damaging winds are expected. When: This evening What: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h Where: - White Pass - Haines Junction - Pelly-Carmacks. Additional Information: A deep low pressure system moving across the central Yukon will move into the Nor Environment Canada
National weather service yellow warning - wind - in effect · Oct 21, 03:15 UTC
Damaging winds are expected. When: This evening What: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h Where: - White Pass - Haines Junction - Pelly-Carmacks. Additional Information: A deep low pressure system moving across the central Yukon will move into the Nor Environment Canada
National weather service yellow warning - wind - in effect · Oct 21, 03:15 UTC
Damaging winds are expected. When: This evening What: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h Where: - White Pass - Haines Junction - Pelly-Carmacks. Additional Information: A deep low pressure system moving across the central Yukon will move into the Nor Environment Canada
National weather service yellow warning - wind - in effect · Oct 21, 03:15 UTC
Damaging winds are expected. When: This evening What: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h Where: - White Pass - Haines Junction - Pelly-Carmacks. Additional Information: A deep low pressure system moving across the central Yukon will move into the Nor Environment Canada
Environment Canada yellow warning - wind - ended · Oct 21, 03:15 UTC
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Environment Canada avertissement jaune - vent - en vigueur · Oct 21, 03:15 UTC
Description: Des vents destructeurs sont prévus. Quand : Ce soir Quoi : Rafales jusqu'à 90 km/h Où : - Col White - Haines Junction - Pelly-Carmacks Renseignements supplémentaires : Une profonde dépression qui traverse le centre du Yukon… Environment Canada
Environment Canada avertissement jaune - vent - terminé · Oct 21, 03:15 UTC
Description: ### Expires: 2026-10-21T04:15:32-00:00 Originated from CAP Alert: Environnement Canada, 2026-10-21T03:15:32-00:00, urn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.3304933653.2026 Area: Whitehorse, Teslin Environment Canada
National weather service Frost advisory (QC): Bellechasse area, Brome-Missisquoi area, Bécancour - Villeroy area, Coaticook area, Drummo · Oct 21, 03:08 UTC
Temperatures will drop to near or below the freezing mark overnight tonight. Damage to plants, trees, and crops is possible. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an ema Official alert
National weather service Storm surge warning (NT): Coastline from Mackenzie Bay to McKinley Bay incl. Tuktoyaktuk · Oct 20, 23:29 UTC
Storm surge is expected early Wednesday afternoon in Tuktoyaktuk. The highest water levels are expected to reach 85 to 90 cm above highest astronomical tide near noon on Wednesday and may cause moderate flooding. These conditions can cause Official alert
National weather service Wind warning (YT): Kluane Lake, Teslin, Whitehorse, Haines Junction, Pelly - Carmacks · Oct 20, 22:53 UTC
Damaging winds are expected. When: Early this evening. What: Wind gusts up to 90 km/h Where: - White Pass - Atlin - Teslin - Whitehorse - Haines Junction - Pelly-Carmacks. Additional Information: A deep low pressure system moving across the Official alert

Live feed Source: national weather service via WMO Register of Alerting Authorities (its own public CAP feed) · checked Oct 21, 04:51 UTC · shown in the service's own words

U.S. Embassy alerts

Embassy alert Oct 1, 13:28 UTC
Security Alert: U.S. Consulate General Vancouver, Canada (September 30, 2026) Read on the embassy site

Live feed Source: U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites (public alerts for U.S. citizens; US government works) · checked Oct 21, 05:04 UTC

More live hazards and notices

Getting around

Edmonton right now: free downtown parkade spaces: City Hall 139 of 161, Stanley A. Milner Library 835 of 861, Century Place 194 of 220, Canada Place 480 of 500; 5 LRT lifts or escalators out of service; 265 current road disruptions. Source: City of Edmonton open data (Open Government Licence - City of Edmonton). Checked Oct 21, 05:04 UTC.
Calgary traffic incidents in the last 3 hours: 1. 17 Avenue at Costello Boulevard SW: Traffic incident. Blocking the EB lanes and WB left turn lanes.. Source: City of Calgary open data (Open Government Licence - City of Calgary). Checked Oct 21, 05:04 UTC.
Bike-share availability:
- Vancouver (Mobi): 1,981 bikes, 2,593 free docks across 262 stations
Source: Mobi by Shaw Go (Vancouver) (GBFS open data feeds). Checked Oct 21, 05:00 UTC.
Vancouver: 23 road closures
- Manitoba St from W 23rd Av to W King Edward Av until 2027-05-28
- E 22nd Av between Welwyn and Commercial St until 2027-06-30
- until 2026-11-20
- Nanaimo East Kamloops Sewer Upgrades is scheduled to begin with pre-work investi until 2027-01-01
Source: City of Vancouver open data + BC Wildfire Service. Checked Oct 21, 04:56 UTC.

Weather, sea and nature

Sea temperature today: Toronto about 16°C (60°F), Vancouver about 12°C (54°F), Niagara Falls about 17°C (63°F). Source: NOAA OISST satellite analysis (NOAA CoastWatch), reading of 2026-10-12; checked Oct 14, 13:41 UTC.
EV charging near your destination:
- Niagara Falls: 75 charging stations within 15 miles (19 DC fast), networks: AMPUP, Blink Network, ChargePoint Network, EV Connect, EVOKE
Public stations, currently reported available. Source: US Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center. Checked Oct 20, 23:54 UTC.
Red River at Fort Garry (Winnipeg): 4.35 ft above the James Avenue datum (reading of 2026-10-21 00:01 local time). Source: City of Winnipeg open data (Open Government Licence - Canada). Checked Oct 21, 05:04 UTC.
Quebec provincial roads, current road warnings: 19 active.
- Circulation en alternance: chemin du Barrage sur le pont au-dessus de la rivière Blanche. Largeur de la voie réduite ... (Val-des-Monts)
- Circulation en alternance: route du Nord à la hauteur rivière Broadback (Eeyou Istchee Baie-James)
- Circulation en alternance: route du Nord à la hauteur rivière Barlow (Eeyou Istchee Baie-James)
- 25 Tunnel Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Hauteur libre réduite à 4,3 mètres. ATTENTION ...
Source: Quebec Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility (CC BY 4.0). Checked Oct 21, 05:02 UTC.
UV index forecast, Ottawa: peak 3.1 (moderate) around 17:00 UTC (Wed) in the next 24 hours, if the sky is clear. Cloud lowers it; protect your skin from 3 upward. Source: MET Norway (NLOD 2.0 and CC BY 4.0), forecast of 2026-10-21 01:17 UTC. Checked Oct 21, 03:16 UTC.
River flow for rafting, kayaking and paddling: Niagara River at Fort Erie (upstream of the Falls): 5,640 m³/s (reading of 2026-10-21 04:15 UTC); Ottawa River at Britannia: 594 m³/s (reading of 2026-10-21 04:35 UTC); Fraser River at Hope: 1,620 m³/s (reading of 2026-10-21 04:10 UTC); Bow River at Banff: 17 m³/s (reading of 2026-10-21 04:25 UTC). Flow is not safety advice: check local guides and release schedules. Source: Water Survey of Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada). Checked Oct 21, 05:02 UTC.
British Columbia mountain snow depth: 62 of 122 automated snow stations (latest reading of the last 30 hours) report snow on the ground (deepest: Forrest Kerr High Elevation Snow 46.1 cm, Cook Creek 33 cm, Trophy Mountain 24 cm). Reading of 2026-10-21 04:00 UTC. Source: BC River Forecast Centre, Province of British Columbia (Open Government Licence - British Columbia). Checked Oct 21, 04:42 UTC.
British Columbia provincial parks: 847 of 1052 fully open.
- Under evacuation order Alexandra Bridge Park Park is under evacuation order
- Under evacuation alert Yalakom Park Park is under evacuation alert
- Full closure Skagit Valley Park Park is closed due to wildfire
- Full closure Skagit River Cottonwoods Ecological Reserve Ecological Reserve is closed due to wildfire
- Full closure Skagit River Forest Ecological Reserve Ecological Reserve is closed due to wildfire
- Full closure Ross Lake Ecological Reserve Ecological Reserve is closed due to wildfire
- Full closure Skagit River Rhododendrons Ecological Reserve Ecological Reserve is closed due to wildfire
- Full closure French Bar Creek Park Park closed due to wildfire
Source: BC Parks, Province of British Columbia (open data). Checked Oct 21, 05:02 UTC.
Wildfire smoke dispersion forecast: live map updated Oct 21, 03:39 UTC. View the current smoke forecast at firesmoke.ca. Data supplied by BlueSky Canada (UBC Weather Forecast Research Team).
Canada current water level:
- Vieux-Quebec: 2.995 m above the tidal datum
- Vancouver: 2.902 m above the tidal datum
- Victoria: 2.168 m above the tidal datum
- Toronto: 0.625 m above the tidal datum
Source: Canadian Hydrographic Service (Fisheries and Oceans Canada). Checked Oct 21, 04:36 UTC.
Monarch butterfly migration, recent sightings near you:
- Montréal: near Tupper Lake, NY on 2026-10-19 (157 km away)
- Niagara Falls: near Toronto, ON on 2026-10-19 (65 km away)
- Toronto: near Toronto, ON on 2026-10-19 (8 km away)
Citizen-science sightings, last 14 days. Source: Journey North (Monarch Joint Venture), journeynorth.org. Checked Oct 20, 23:54 UTC.
Wildfire smoke over your destination today:
- Banff: Light smoke
- Vancouver: Light smoke
Satellite-observed extent, updated daily. Source: NOAA Hazard Mapping System (NESDIS/OSPO). Checked Oct 21, 04:38 UTC.
British Columbia, BC Wildfire Service: 1 active
- Bowers Lake 3.4km SE of Bowers Lake · 150 ha · Under Control
Source: BC Wildfire Service, largest incidents first. Checked Oct 21, 05:02 UTC.

Safety, strikes and public order

In the news, last 24 hours:
- 11 articles about protests and strikes
  - Getting ready to protest Canada Investment Summit (pressenza.com)
- 5 articles about terrorism
- 44 articles about armed conflict
  - Canada can help Seoul counter North Korea's new 'ways of war': Military chief (nknews.org)
- 97 articles about natural disasters
  - Canadians step up to give blood after fire at Alberta military base kills four (niagarafallsreview.ca)
Live feed News signals: The GDELT Project, counting English-language news articles from the last 24 hours. Headlines belong to their publishers and are not verified by Voyaggora. Newest data Oct 21, 05:00 UTC.

Health

Quebec emergency rooms, now: 2,125 patients on stretchers across 108 hospitals with 1,795 functional stretchers (118% occupied); 568 patients have waited more than 24 hours. Most crowded large sites: Hôpital Royal Victoria (76 patients on 33 stretchers), Hôpital Général Du Lakeshore (58 patients on 31 stretchers), Hôpital De Gatineau (49 patients on 28 stretchers). Source: Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services (CC BY 4.0), data of 2026-10-21 0:45 Quebec time. Checked Oct 21, 04:56 UTC.
Active food recalls distributed here:
- Momchipz Gluten Free Veggie Chips Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower, net wt. 3oz (85g). UPC 6 28634 442 (EXOTIQUE FOODS CANADA): Undeclared Wheat. Class I, 2026-09-16
Source: openFDA Food Enforcement (US FDA), CC0. Last 60 days. Checked Oct 21, 04:38 UTC.

Events, holidays and sport

Yellowknife · 30% chance of aurora overhead right now (Kp 3.67)
ISS visible over Toronto: Tue Oct 20, 5:57 AM, up to 46° high (appears 46° above N, disappears 10° above NE). Tonight's moon: Waxing Gibbous (67% illuminated).Source: NASA (Spot the Station) · US Naval Observatory.
Dark-sky citizen reports near you:
- Montréal: naked-eye limiting magnitude 3 (2026-09-25, 9 km away)
- Niagara Falls: naked-eye limiting magnitude 6 (2026-10-18, 171 km away)
- Québec City: naked-eye limiting magnitude 3 (2026-09-25, 242 km away)
- Toronto: naked-eye limiting magnitude 4 (2026-10-10, 152 km away)
- Vancouver: naked-eye limiting magnitude 4 (2026-10-07, 257 km away)
Higher limiting magnitude = darker sky. Citizen-science, last 30 days. Source: Globe at Night (NOIRLab/NSF), CC BY 4.0. Checked Oct 20, 23:54 UTC.
Globe at Night campaign running 2026-11-01 to 2026-11-10: look for Cygnus, Grus, Pegasus. Join in: globeatnight.org.

Other live notices

Daylight today in Ottawa (capital): sunrise 07:26, sunset 18:07 (10 h 40 min of daylight, local time America/Toronto); moon: waxing gibbous, about 75% lit. Calculated from astronomy (NOAA solar-position equations), accurate to a couple of minutes; not an official feed. Moon phase from the mean lunar cycle. Updated Oct 21, 04:38 UTC.

Live feed Sources: NOAA / NWS (ash advisories from the ICAO Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres, aurora from the Space Weather Prediction Center), USGS, GeoNet New Zealand (CC BY 3.0 NZ) · checked Oct 21, 05:00 UTC

Air and fires near popular destinations

Air quality

Montréal Moderate PM2.5 12.9 µg/m³ · Oct 21, 04:00 UTC
Niagara Falls Moderate PM2.5 9.6 µg/m³ · Oct 21, 04:00 UTC
Toronto Moderate PM2.5 33.0 µg/m³ · Oct 21, 03:00 UTC
Banff Good PM2.5 0.0 µg/m³ · Oct 21, 04:00 UTC
Québec City Good PM2.5 4.4 µg/m³ · Oct 21, 04:00 UTC

Live feed Air quality from OpenAQ (open data from AirGradient, AirNow, credited under their open licences) and U.S. EPA AirNow for US cities, plus community sensors from Sensor.Community (ODbL) where official monitors are missing. Readings are from the nearest monitors and can be a few hours old.

Road incidents

British Columbia, Canada

10 active incidents

Johnston Bridge Loop · Incident
Bridge closed at Johnston Bridge Loop, In Quesnel and Front St. Last update: October 19th, 2026 at 11:10am PDT. Next update: October 26th, 2026 at 9:00am PDT. Industrial traffic and heavy commercial traffic must detour via Plywood Rd and Maple Drive. Industria
Port Mann Bridge · Incident
Vehicle incident at Highway 1, In Coquitlam and At Exit 48 for 152 St to Surrey. Right lane blocked. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 20th, 2026 at 9:12pm PDT. Next update: October 20th, 2026 at 10:00pm PDT.
Trans-Canada Highway · Construction
Road construction. Starting Fri Jul 10 until Sat Oct 31. Closed. Traffic will be shifted to the north of the median around 256th St and and will cross over around Lefeuvre Rd. Existing eastbound lanes will be closed. This will remain in place 24/7.
Cave Road · Incident
Landslide at Cave Road, 13km North of Quesnel. Closed. Last update: August 25th, 2026 at 3:03pm PDT. Next update: April 12th, 2027 at 10:00am MST.
Whatcom Road Offramp · Construction
Road construction from Whatcom Road Offramp, In Abbotsford to Whatcom Road Onramp, In Abbotsford. Starting Sun Oct 18 until Thu Oct 22. Closed. Last update: October 15th, 2026 at 7:44pm PDT. Whatcom Road Westbound Off-Ramp AND On-Ramp Closure from 7:00PM to 6:
Veterans Memorial Parkway · Construction
Special event from Highway 14, In Langford and At Goldstream Ave to In Langford and 117m South of Station Avenue. Starting Wed Nov 11 until Wed Nov 11. From 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM MST, Wednesday. Closed. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 6th, 2026
stal¿¿¿¿w¿¿as¿¿m Bridge · Construction
Paving operations at Highway 1A, In Surrey. Starting Fri Oct 23 until Mon Oct 26. Bridge closed. Last update: October 20th, 2026 at 4:35pm PDT. Northbound closed Oct 23 at 9pm to Oct 26 at 5am. Southbound lanes open.
Kicking Horse Drive · Construction
Bridge construction at Kicking Horse Drive. Starting Thu Oct 1. All day, every day. Closed for repairs. Truck restriction. Width restriction: 2.6m. Last update: October 20th, 2026 at 9:51pm MDT. Minor delays 19:00 ¿¿¿ 23:00. October 1 to Dec 15 Closed 19:00hr

Live feed Source: DriveBC, Government of British Columbia (Open Government Licence – British Columbia) · Official traffic page · checked Oct 21, 05:04 UTC

Rail and metro alerts

Toronto TTC (subway, streetcar, bus)

48 active alerts (most important shown)

No service ·
Line 1 Yonge-University: There is no subway service between York Mills and Eglinton stations due to planned track work. Shuttle buses are running.
No service ·
Line 2 Bloor-Danforth: There is no subway service between Kipling and Jane stations due to planned track work. Shuttle buses are running. Subway service on Line 2 between Kipling and Jane stations will end nightly at 11:
No service ·
37, 37A Islington: Buses are not stopping near WOODBINE RACE TRACK LOOP (MAIN ENTRANCE) due to a demonstration.
Modified service ·
88 South Leaside – Route change, due to Ontario Line construction
Modified service ·
To Leslie Station Via Laird Station – Temporary route change due to bridge work
Modified service ·
94 Wellesley – Temporary route change due to Wellesley Street project

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Calgary Calgary Transit (CTrain and bus)

35 active alerts (most important shown)

Notice ·
Starting Sunday, June 1 through Thursday, December 31, 2026, the right lane of northbound Edmonton Trail N.E. @ 1 Street N.E. will be closed for construction. Route 5 will have sto
Notice ·
Effective immediately, and continuing until further notice, northbound 20 Street S.W. has a lane closure from 49 - 50 Avenue S.W. Route 7 is affected. The following stop is temp
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Starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, September 28, and continuing until 3 p.m. on Friday, October 30, eastbound Westwinds Drive N.E. will have lane and sidewalk closures from 47 Street -
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Starting Thursday, October 8 at 7 a.m. through Tuesday, October 27 at 7 p.m., lane closures will be in effect on southbound Somerset Drive @ Somerset Gate S.W. for construction. Ro
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Until further notice, routes 743 and 744 morning service will be detoured at Barlow Trail and 16 Avenue. Routes 743 and 744 will travel: From South on Barlow Trail<
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Starting Sunday, September 27 at 9 p.m. through Friday, October 23 at 5 a.m., there will be multiple north and southbound lanes closure on Macleod Trail S. between Canyon Meadows D

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Banff / Bow Valley AB ROAM Transit

1 active alert

Other ·
Starting September 2nd, the 9th Street Transit Hub will be closed due to construction. A temporary bus stop will be located on 10th Street for Routes 3, 5C and 12.

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Edmonton Edmonton Transit Service

54 active alerts (most important shown)

Modified service ·
Route 701 Returning to 104 Street
Detour ·
Planned Detour for Route 124 from 124 St & 161 Av-EB to Castle Downs Rd & 157 Av-SB.
Detour ·
Planned Detour for Route 124 from Castle Downs Rd & 156 Av-NB to 121 St & 161 Av-WB.
Detour ·
Closure of stop 1321 - 100 St & 102 Av-NB.
Detour ·
Relocation of stop #4224 - 111 St & 23 Av-WB.
Detour ·
Detour for Route 108 from Homestead Cr & Hermitag Rd-EB to Victoria Tr & Hooke Rd-NB.

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Halifax Halifax Transit

54 active alerts (most important shown)

Detour ·
ecs BTC Employee's Coach Inbound is on detour due to Construction in the area
Detour ·
Stop closure Larry Uteck Blvd Before Broad St (2309) is closed for construction
Detour ·
Stop closure Larry Uteck Blvd After Brookline Dr (2310) is closed for construction
Detour ·
Stop closure Commodore Dr After Lamont Terr (8659) is closed for construction
Detour ·
196 Basinview Express Outbound is on detour due to Construction in the area
Detour ·
51B Windmill Inbound is on detour due to Construction in the area

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Montreal Reseau express metropolitain

No major service alerts reported

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Victoria / Kelowna / Kamloops / Comox BC BC Transit

1 active alert

Detour ·
DETOUR

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Saskatoon / Regina / Kingston / Guelph / Canadian municipal transit systems

43 active alerts (most important shown)

Detour ·
Route 55 Lakeridge - DETOUR - May 30
Detour ·
Route 18 University - DETOUR - July 9 to until further notice
Detour ·
Route 09 Riversdale - (# of Stops) STOPS MISSED - August 17, 2026
Detour ·
Route 12 City Centre - DETOUR - October 20,2026
Detour ·
Route 17 Stonebridge - DETOUR - September 7, 2026
Detour ·
Route 1225 Clockwise - DETOUR - Oct 8 2026

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Hamilton, Ontario Hamilton Street Railway

10 active alerts (most important shown)

Detour ·
Detour on Route 18 Southbound
Detour ·
Stop Closure @ LAKESHORE at BRANT
Detour ·
Detour on Route 22 Southbound
Detour ·
Stop Closure @ HUNTER at SPRING
Detour ·
Stop Closure @ MAIN opposite MACKLIN
Detour ·
Stop Closure @ KING at MARION

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