Is Canada safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Canada for solo female travelers?
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based on 115 experiences from female travelers
Denise
New Zealand
Canada, Solo travel
I've been to Canada for a whole year to work and travel. It was amazing! The people were so nice and helpful all the time and the nature is just amazing! I would recommend to buy a car though, so you can experience the country even better since public transfer is good but limited outside the cities 😬
Posted: April 9, 2026Experienced: March, 2024
Laima
Canada
Lake Louise, Solo travel
I visited Lake Louise in late March and it was absolutely stunning! I was lucky enough to get a sunny day where I could see the mountains, the lake was still frozen so I walked on the surface which was so cool to experience. Definitely worth a visit, just make sure you get a park pass in the information center!
Posted: March 25, 2026Experienced: March, 2026
Katherine
United States
Victoria, Family travel
Went for a Christmas vacation with family and it was delightful. The Victorian architecture was beautiful and the highlight of the trip was definitely the Butchart Gardens. It was decorated with lights for the holidays and it was a great time despite heavy rainfall that day
Posted: February 18, 2026How safe is Canada for women?
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Downtown Montréal
Downtown Montreal is generally very safe, especially during the day and in busy areas. There are always people around, which makes it feel comfortable. Like any big city, you just need to stay aware at night and avoid empty streets.
Posted: April 11, 2026
Laulau
Chicoutimi
Very safe, but there are some drug addicts that have mental problems in the center. They are rare but still present. It's just as in any other city, poverty is centered in some areas. But I'm not afraid to walk at night, as long as i avoid some places
Posted: April 10, 2026Montreal
Usually a very safe city, sadly there are a lot of homeless people around metro stations, which would be the biggest cause for unsafety. They are there more nightly than daily, they don’t bother you or be mad at you unless you’re directly interacting with them or did something to them. I would not recommend parc-extension area during the night, anywhere is okay during the day usually.
Posted: April 6, 2026Safety in Canada
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Gabrielle
Peace River
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Just your regular Canadian Dirtbabe, feral introvert. I enjoy connecting through shared experiences, swimming, hikes, camping, good food, and live music! Nature is my medicine, also where I source a lot of food. I spend a lot of time searching out fresh Springs and hot Springs. I like to exit society for extended periods of time in the forest.
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hippynerd
Burnaby
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hippy values, Nerd hobbies. Hi! I just joined TL to help women who are travelling to Vancouver, either by giving information or maybe showing the sights, or possibly by hosting. So if you have any questions about Vancouver or the surrounding area (which is known as the “lower mainland”), feel welcome to ask. Important: I might not be able to reply to your messages immediately, BUT I will reply as soon as I can.
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