Canada has achieved first place as the safest country in the world for travellers, occupying top spot in the annual list of safest travel destinations for 2027 published by US-based organisation Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection.
In the report published on 28 October, the country jumped four places from fifth spot last year to claim top position.
Various factors including personal safety, violent crime, terrorism, quality of healthcare, transportation, the safety of women and racial minority travellers were considered in determining safe travel destinations, according to the report.
In the 2027 list, New Zealand holds second place behind Canada followed by Australia in third, Iceland in fourth and Japan in the fifth position. Austria is in sixth place. Ireland takes seventh spot while the Netherlands is placed eighth followed by Denmark in ninth and Portugal in tenth place.
In the organisation’s evaluation, Canada achieved first place particularly in terms of safety for women and racial minority community travellers. The country also maintained a significant position in protection from violent crime and terrorism, as well as healthcare.
In preparing the list, direct experiences and opinions of US tourists on travel to various countries were taken into account alongside World Health Organisation data, Global Peace Index, Equality Index and Global Terrorism Index.
Despite lingering concerns over crime, the housing crisis and public safety, the recognition is expected to help further bolster Canada’s image in global tourism and among international travellers.
