Embassy of Burkina Faso in Ottawa, Canada; address Range Road, K1N 8J4, Ottawa; phone +16132384796. Head of mission: Nandy Some Diallo. Plus 2 other missions.
Head of mission: Nandy Some Diallo, Ambassador (as of 2026)
Head of mission: Mr. Gerard Coulombe, Honorary Consul (as listed in the diplomatic list of Burkina Faso, 28 Nov 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Louis P. Salley, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Burkina Faso offers a unique appeal for adventurous Canadian travelers, thanks to its diverse cultural heritage and intrinsic attractions. While it receives relatively few tourists compared to other destinations, it could attract a segment of the 5 million Canadians who travel abroad annually.
Burkina Faso is generally considered less safe for tourists compared to Canada. According to the Global Peace Index, Burkina Faso ranks 146th out of 160 countries, while Canada ranks 11th. In terms of murder rates, Canada has a rate of 2.1 per 100,000 people, whereas Burkina Faso has a lower rate of 1.3. However, when looking at organized crime, Burkina Faso scores higher in several categories, indicating more significant challenges. For instance, its crime networks and state crime indices are notably worse than Canada's, with scores of 6.5 compared to Canada’s 4.0 and 2.0, respectively. Additionally, Burkina Faso faces issues with arms trafficking and resource crime, scoring 8.0 and 8.5, respectively, compared to Canada’s much lower scores. Overall, while the murder rate in Burkina Faso is lower than in Canada, the overall safety situation, influenced by organized crime and other factors, suggests that tourists should exercise caution when visiting.