Embassy of Canada in Brussels, Belgium; address Avenue des Arts 58, 1000, Bruxelles; phone +3227410611. Head of mission: Mr. Nicholas Brousseau. Plus 3…
Head of mission: Mr. Nicholas Brousseau, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Luxembourg, 1 Nov 2024)
Also accredited to: Luxembourg
Head of mission: Ms. E. Achten, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. Frederic Agneessens, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Belgium, 29 Oct 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Luc Arnould, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Belgium, 29 Oct 2024)
Canada offers a rich blend of cultural charm and natural beauty, making it an appealing destination for Belgian travelers. Although there has been a recent decline in tourist arrivals, the country still attracts millions of international visitors annually. With 8.6 million Belgians traveling abroad each year, a portion of them may find Canada to be an intriguing option for their travels.
Canada is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Belgium. According to the Global Peace Index, Canada ranks 11th out of 160 countries, indicating a high level of safety, comparable to Belgium, which ranks 16th. While Belgium has a lower murder rate (1.1 per 100,000 people) compared to Canada (2.1), both countries have similar safety profiles overall. In terms of organized crime, Belgium has slightly better scores in some areas, such as mafia groups and crime networks, but Canada performs better in terms of arms trafficking and human trafficking. Overall, both countries have their challenges, but Canada is regarded as a safe place for tourists.