Safe For JewsCanada
WarningCountry
Country
Canada
Warning
Stay alert, keep symbols hidden, don’t identify as Jewish or Israeli
Recent reports indicate a significant rise in antisemitic incidents across Canada, with 11 violent attacks recorded since January 1, 2026, surpassing the total for all of 2025. Notably, on May 8, 2026, an 18-year-old was charged after two suspected hate-motivated assaults involving imitation firearms targeting the Jewish community in North York, On...
Last Updated:
Diplomatic Relations
Canada maintains a strong diplomatic relationship with Israel, characterized by regular hi...
There are 7 user experiences, click to see them
There are 19 safer alternatives in this continent, click to see them
We do not take any responsibility for people traveling to this destination. Please read our Terms of Service for more information.
76 reports this month
Safety Trend
Incidents Increasing
Israeli Government Travel Advisory (מל״ל)
Occasional Threat
Cities (28)
43
Toronto
טורונטו
6
Ottawa
אוטווה
2
Montreal
מונטריאול
2
Vaughan
1
Canada
1
Halifax
הליפקס
1
LaSalle
1
Mississauga
1
Thornhill
1
Windsor
1
Winnipeg
0
Calgary
קלגרי
0
Edmonton
0
Hamilton
המילטון
0
London
לונדון
0
Milton
מילטון
0
New York
0
North Bay
נורת' ביי
0
North York
0
Ontario
אונטריו
0
Prince Edward Island
0
Quebec City
קוויבק סיטי
0
Saskatoon
0
Tulsa
0
Tumbler Ridge
0
Vancouver
0
Victoria
ויקטוריה
0
Waterloo
Recent reports (76)
Warning
News
Ruslan Novruzov, 18, was released on bail after being charged with shooting pellets at Jewish individuals in Toronto, raising concerns in the Jewish community.
Source:
torontosun.com
4 days ago
Warning
News
A man allegedly knocked over a menorah outside the Yorkville Jewish Centre, prompting a police investigation.
Source:
jpost.com
4 days ago
Warning
News
A suspect is being sought for vandalizing a menorah outside a Jewish community centre in Toronto, treated as a hate-motivated incident.
Source:
cp24.com
4 days ago
Dangerous
News
Ruslan Novruzov is accused of using imitation firearms in two incidents targeting Jews.
Source:
jta.org
5 days ago
Dangerous
News
B'nai Brith Canada reports a surge in violent antisemitic attacks, with 11 incidents recorded in just a few months, surpassing last year's total.
Source:
timesofisrael.com
6 days ago
Warning
News
Eighteen-year-old Ruslan Novruzov was charged with multiple counts of assault related to gel pellet gun attacks on Jews in Toronto.
Source:
jpost.com
May 09, 2026
Safer alternatives
Local businesses
Community-recommended businesses supporting Jewish travelers
Community Posts (7)
Recent posts and experiences shared by community members
anonymous (reddit user)
Warning
I’m practicing in a Reform way, so as soon as I leave shul I take off my kippah for fear of being attacked... Went on a 2‑day trip to Toronto this past year and heard hardcore antisemitic chatter from a surprisingly nice (?!) homeless guy on the TTC... In Calgary, a group of kids threw hard candies on me
Sign in to comment
anonymous (reddit user)
Warning
But most Jews will tell you there’s no way they’d feel safe wearing a yarmulke in downtown Toronto or Montreal.
Sign in to comment
anonymous (reddit user)
Caution
Toronto is not free from antisemitism but we do have a wonderful Jewish community.
Sign in to comment
anonymous (reddit user)
Warning
They shot at the Montreal synagogue where I had my Bar Mitzvah. They shot at my brothers’ Hebrew school.
Sign in to comment
anonymous (reddit user)
Safe
I feel safe here in my sleepy small Canadian City called Winnipeg.
Sign in to comment