Canada has travel advice for top destinations known for Pride celebrations
Credit: Global Affairs Canada - @CanadaDownUnder
The Government of Canada has travel information for more than 230 countries. They even include local emergency contact info and where to find Canadian consular assistance nearby. For now, let’s focus on 3 destinations known globally for their Pride festivities.
Sydney, Australia
Officials from the Consulate General of Canada marching across the Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of Sydney World Pride.
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Last year, WorldPride in Sydney, Australia, attracted 103,800 visitors, 20% of whom had travelled from overseas!
The Government of Canada advises that Canadians planning to attend Pride events in Sydney can expect the security situation to be similar to Canada’s.
Phone number for local emergency assistance: 000
Canadians who need consular assistance in Sydney can contact the Consulate General of Canada at 61 (2) 9364-3000. The office is located at 111 Harrington Street.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Officials from the Embassy of Canada to the Kingdom of the Netherlands participating in the Amsterdam Pride Canal Parade
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Pride in Amsterdam typically draw more than 500,000 visitors from the Netherlands and abroad. A crowd favourite event during the 2-week festivities is the annual Canal Parade.
Last year, 80 elaborately decorated boats (including one by Canadian embassy staff) participated!
Following public alerts from the Dutch government, the Government of Canada advises attendees of public celebrations in the Netherlands, including Pride festivities in Amsterdam, to be particularly vigilant.
Phone number for local emergency assistance: 112
Canadians who need consular assistance in Amsterdam can contact the Embassy of Canada to the Netherlands in The Hague at 31 (0) 70 311-1600. The office is located at Sophialaan 7, 2514 JP.
São Paulo, Brazil
Officials from the Consulate General of Canada marching in São Paulo’s Pride Parade
Credit: Global Affairs Canada - @CanadaBrazil
The São Paulo Pride Parade is the largest Pride event in South America—even the world—with millions attending it each year.
If you travel to Brazil for Pride, the Government of Canada advises to be aware of your surroundings at all times and follow the security directives of local authorities due to high rates of crime.
Phone numbers for local emergency assistance:
- Police (military) - 190
- Medical assistance - 192
- Firefighters - 193
Canadians who need consular assistance in São Paulo can contact the Consulate General of Canada at +55 11 5509 4321. The office is located at Centro Empresarial Nações Unidas - Torre Norte, Av. das Nações Unidas, 12901.
No matter where you’re celebrating Pride abroad, check Travel Advice and Advisories by Destination. Pay particular attention to the Safety and security and Laws and culture sections for information specific to 2SLGBTQI+ Canadians.
If your passport has an “X” as a gender identifier, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination to make sure it will be recognized there.
Finally, the Government of Canada provides general information to help 2SLGBTQI+ travellers prepare for their trip and general advice so they may stay safe during large-scale events abroad.
Happy Pride, everyone!- Date Modified:
