Embassy of Estonia in Ottawa, Canada; address 168 Daly Avenue, K1N 6E9, Ottawa; phone +16137894222. Head of mission: Gert Auvaeaert. Plus 7 other missions.
Head of mission: Gert Auvaeaert, Ambassador (as of 2026)
Head of mission: Mr. Thomas Hillar Heinsoo, Honorary Vice-Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Canada, 1 Apr 2024)
Head of mission: Mrs. Külliva Kangur, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Canada, 1 Apr 2024)
Head of mission: Mr Francois-Xavier Simard, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. John Olaf Soosaar, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Canada, 1 Apr 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Connor O’Brien, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr. François-Xavier Simard, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mrs. Evaleen May Jaager Roy, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Estonia, 30 Nov 2024)
Estonia is an appealing destination for Canadian travelers, showcasing a blend of cultural and natural attractions. With its medieval architecture in Tallinn and pristine countryside, it draws around 800,000 international visitors annually. Among the 5 million Canadians who travel abroad each year, a notable number may find Estonia to be an intriguing option.
Estonia is generally considered safe for tourists, including those from Canada. It ranks 4th among 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night. According to the Global Peace Index, Estonia is ranked 24th out of 160 countries, which indicates a relatively safe environment, though it is not as safe as Canada, which ranks 11th. In terms of crime statistics, Estonia has a murder rate of 2.0 per 100,000 people, slightly lower than Canada's rate of 2.1. The rates of female murders are also lower in Estonia (0.6) compared to Canada (1.0). Regarding organized crime, Canada generally has better indices than Estonia in several categories, though Estonia performs well in some areas, such as mafia groups and flora crime. Overall, while there are some differences in safety and crime statistics, Estonia remains a safe destination for Canadian tourists.