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Canada Travel Insurance

The 1 Thing You Need, When 1 Thing Goes Wrong In Canada.

 

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— Matthew Noblet June 2024

Why Do I Need Travel Insurance In Canada?

$290,000

Average of an air ambulance from Canada to New Zealand.

$105,000

Average cost of a weekly hospital stay in Canada in ICU.

 

$85,000

Cost of repatriation on a plane from Canada to New Zealand.


Travelling Safe In canada

  1. O Canada! It’s a winter wonderland and a summertime dream. But things go wrong there like anywhere else. These are some things to keep in mind
  2. 1.  Some travellers are under the impression that New Zealand has a Reciprocal Health Agreement with Canada. But New Zealanders need to take care of their own medical costs in Canada, with medical bills for tourists comparable to the the United States
  3. 2.  Unintentional falls are the most common form of injury in Canada, whether this is due to uneven surfaces, icy patches, or falling down stairs. 
  4. 3.  Thousands of avalanches occur in Canada each year. Avalanches can be triggered by wind, rain, rising temperatures, and snow and earthquakes. Be informed about the area you’re travelling to by checking Safetravel.  
  5. 4. Canadian insurance providers have reported a 49% rise in claims related to vehicle collisions from Dec - Jan, which is exactly when winter hits the country. If you’re considering hiring a car in Canada, you might want to consider a Comprehensive policy, which will cover you for car rental excess. 
  6. 5. Approximately 5000 mostly small earthquakes are recorded in Canada each year. In the past 100 years, at least nine earthquakes in or near Canada have registered a magnitude greater than 7. A few have caused extensive damage. 

Keep scrolling to find out about protecting yourself with travel insurance in Canada. 

What Are My Travel Insurance Options For Canada?

 

Option 1

Comprehensive

This is our highest level of cover.

 
 

Option 2

Medical Only

For medical expense coverage only.

 
 

Option 3

Frequent Traveller

If you travel more than once a year.LEARN MORE

We've provided an outline for each of the options below. If you need more information or need to view the terms and conditions, please take a look at the Policy Wording, or get an instant quote now.

 

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Option 1: Comprehensive Cover

 

Comprehensive Travel Insurance is our highest level of cover, with optional add-ons for snow, cruise, extra rental vehicle excess, and high-value items.

If you have pets, we include vet fees if your pet gets sick while you're away, and we'll pay pet boarding fees if you're delayed. 

For a detailed outline of benefits and inclusions, as well terms and conditions, please refer to the Policy Wording, or get an instant quote now.

 
Canada Travel Insurance Policy Benefit Overseas Single-Trip
Comprehensive
medical Cover 
 

Overseas Emergency Medical Assistance^

Unlimited

Overseas Emergency Medical & Hospital Expenses^*

Unlimited

Includes Dental Expenses (per adult)^

$1,000

Resumption Of Journey^*

$3,000

Hospital Cash Allowance^*

$5,000

Accidental Death*

$25,000

Permanent Disability^*

$25,000

Loss of Income^*

$10,400

luggage Cover 
 

Credit Card Fraud & Replacement^

$5,000

Includes Travel Documents & Traveller's Cheques^

Yes

Theft Of Cash^#

$250

Luggage & Personal Effects*

$15,000

Luggage & Personal Effects Delay Expenses^

$250

cancellation Cover 
 

Additional Accommodation & Travel Expenses*

$50,000

Includes Family Emergency*

Yes

Includes Emergency Companion Cover*

Yes

Cancellation Fees & Lost Deposits*

Unlimited

Disruption Of Journey*

$2,000

Alternative Transport Expenses^

$5,000

ancillary Cover 
 

Personal Liability#

$5 million

Domestic Pets^*

$500

Domestic Services^*

$500

Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess#*

$5,000

 

Choose Add-ons For your Comprehensive cover

If you’re travelling with expensive new items, going cruising, hitting the ski slopes, or you're worried about car rental insurance excess, then you may want to select the following add-ons. 

Cruise
Pack
 

Protect yourself
while cruising in
Canada with our
Cruise Pack add-on.

Winter Sports
Pack

Cover yourself and your gear on your ski or snowboarding trip with our Winter Sports Pack add-on.

More Cover for Your Rental Vehicle 

We automatically cover rental excess up to $5,000. But you can increase this up to $8,000 if you need to.

High Value
Items Cover

Protect high-value items that are not automatically covered by your policy. Note: items cannot be older than 12 months.


Option 2: Medical Only Cover

If you're travelling on a budget, and looking for cheap travel insurance to Canada, then 1Cover’s Medical Only policy offers a cheaper alternative to comprehensive travel insurance. It's our most basic policy and will only provide cover for any medical expenses and emergency assistance costs. 

For a detailed outline of benefits and inclusions, as well as terms and conditions, please refer to the Policy Wording, or get an instant quote now.

Medical Only Cover Policy
 
Medical Only Policy
Single Trip
medical Cover 
 

Overseas Emergency Medical Assistance^

Unlimited

Overseas Emergency Medical & Hospital Expenses^*

Unlimited

Includes Dental Expenses (per adult)^

$500

Ancillary
 

Personal Liability#

$5 million

Option 3: Annual or Frequent Traveller Cover

Do you travel more than once a year to Canada? Then it might make sense to buy a multi-trip annual policy. This works just like our comprehensive cover (detailed above), except you can take as many trips as you want in a year and you’ll still be covered.

Let us know the maximum trip duration of any one trip before selecting from the options below.

 

Frequent Traveller 21 days maximum

 

Frequent Traveller 45 days maximum

 

Find out which Annual Frequent Traveller cover policy would suit you best here. 

For a detailed outline of benefits and inclusions, as well as terms and conditions, please refer to the Policy Wording, or get an instant quote now.

  
 

Canada Travel Insurance FAQs

  • Will You Pay My Hospital Bills If I get Sick Or Injured In Canada?
  • Please refer to the Policy Wording and policy schedule and check if your sickness or injury is a claimable event and is covered. If you are hospitalised, or if you are treated as an outpatient, or if the total cost of the treatment will exceed $1000, please contact our emergency assistance service as soon as possible to obtain their prior approval.

    In circumstances where the claim is approved, we can then provide written guarantees of payment of reasonable expenses for emergency hospitalisation that may be required while you are in Canada.

  • Can I Apply To Extend My Travel Insurance Policy While I’m Away?
  • Yes, of course. If you want to extend your policy while you’re in Canada, the easiest way to do this is via the Policy Manager.
    You'll need your policy number (available in the email confirming your policy), and a few other simple details. Log-in and extend your trip, add destinations, or buy add ons/extras.

    Make sure you extend your policy before it expires. 
    If you have trouble, you can email us at [email protected]

    Please note there may be instances where a policy extension is not available. 

  • What Do I Do If I'm robbed In Canada?
  • If you are robbed while you’re in Canada, you should report the theft to the police or nearest local authority immediately. You will also need to obtain a written report to be used as supporting documents for your claim

  • I’m in Canada and the airline has lost my luggage. What Do I Do?
  • If you are entitled to be reimbursed by the bus line, airline, shipping line or rail authority you were travelling on when the loss, theft, misplacement or damage occurred, then your travel insurance may not cover you.

    However, if you are not reimbursed the full amount of your claim, we will assess your claim and you may be entitled to be paid the difference between the amount of your loss and what you were reimbursed, up to the limit of your cover (allowing for depreciation due to age, wear and tear).

  • What Is Covered Under Rental Vehicle Excess?
  • If you plan on hiring a rental car to drive during your Canadian holiday, there are several rental vehicle excess cover amounts available. The default cover amount we offer is for up to $5K but you have the option to increase this to $6K, $7K or $8K.

    We will reimburse you up to the rental vehicle excess insurance amount listed on your policy, covering any excess you become legally liable to pay under your rental vehicle hiring agreement.

    Car rental exccess is payable if your rental vehicle is involved in an accident while you are driving, or if the rental vehicle is damaged or stolen while in your custody.

    Please be aware this benefit does not take the place of rental vehicle insurance. Also, there are a range of conditions that must be met for cover to be available under this benefit. View the full list of conditions here.

  • What Happens If I Encounter Terrorism Or Political Unrest in Canada?
  • In the event of a terrorist attack or political unrest, there is no cover for cancellation fees and lost deposits, disruption of journey or alternative transport expenses.

    However, if you do get caught up in an unforeseen event while you are in Canada and you are injured, cover is available for all necessary medical/hospital expenses. 

  • Can I Choose My Doctor If I Become Unwell While In Canada?
  • You may choose your own medical advisor, or we can appoint an approved medical advisor to see you.

    Please note: if you do not get the medical treatment you expect, although we can assist you, 1Cover are not liable for anything that results from that treatment. If you are unwell overseas please contact us.

  • I’m Travelling To Multiple Countries other than Canada. Do I Need To List All My Destinations?
  • When you apply for a policy you need to tell us where you are travelling to. The premium you pay for the policy depends on your destination(s). 

    If you're travelling to multiple countries, you need to nominate the countries when you are applying for cover.

    If you’re going on a cruise, you must select the appropriate cruise region for where you are travelling and pay an additional premium for travel on a cruise vessel by purchasing the Cruise Pack. If you don't purchase a cruise pack, you won't be covered while on the ship. There is, however, no cover under any sections of the policy when you are on a cargo ship or freighter.

  • Can I Choose My Excess?
  • Sure. If you choose a lower excess, it means you'll pay less if you need to claim, but you'll pay a little bit more upfront. If you opt for a higher excess, it means you'll pay less now and a little bit more if you need to claim.

  • I travel to Canada a few times a year. What’s the best policy for me?
  • We have a policy called Frequent Traveller which allows you to take as many trips under the one policy for 12 months and enjoy comprehensive cover on each one. There is a limit to the maximum length of each trip on these policies. You can travel to one or more destinations with this policy. 

    Find out more about our annual travel insurance policies here.

  • Do you cover seniors travelling to Canada?
  • We can provide cover to people of all ages. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions we may require a little more information from you and some exclusions may apply. See here for more details. 

  • Am I Covered If I'm Pregnant When I'm Travelling To Canada?
  • If you're travelling to Canada while pregnant, you are covered for single foetus pregnancies, up to, and inclusive of, the 24th week of gestation. For multiple pregnancies, you'll be covered up to and inclusive of the 19th week of gestation. If you have had complications from your pregnancy, you’ll need to complete a medical screening.

    We will assess your application and decide whether and to what extent we can offer you insurance for your pregnancy and/or journey. If you have not told us about the circumstances of your pregnancy when you were required to do so, we may refuse your claim or reduce it to the amount we would have paid had you given us the required information.

    Please note: we will not pay any medical expenses for:
    a) Regular antenatal care;
    b) Childbirth at any gestation; or
    c) Care of the newborn child. 

    Find more here. 

  • Can I Get Extra Cover For My High-Value Items?
  • Laptop computers, cameras, mobile phones…they’re all things we need on at home and on holiday. That’s why you can choose a bit of extra protection for your can’t-live-withouts. All you need to do is include and specify certain high-value items that aren't automatically covered when you're buying your policy.

    Note: the items cannot be older than 12 month, and you can't specify items like jewellery, watches, bicycles and watercraft (apart from surfboards).

  • Am I Covered For Travel Interruptions Caused By Earthquakes And Other Natural Disasters?
  • Travel insurance provides cover for weather events as long as they are unforeseen. Our policies do not cover claims for losses caused by an event that you were aware of at the time of purchasing your policy.

    Once an event has become published in the mass media, it is expected that you have purchased your insurance with this knowledge in mind. 1Cover will, where possible, issue travel warnings in relation to such large scale events and the dates and times after which they are not seen as an unforseen event.

  • Am I Covered For rental ski equipment hire excess? 
  • Yes! When you are booking your policy simply select the Winter Sports Pack add-on and you will enjoy cover for Rental Ski Equipment Hire Excess. Terms and conditions, limits and exclusions apply. Please refer to the Policy Wording for further information.

  • Am I Covered For Off-Piste Skiing & Snowboarding?
  • Yes, we provide cover for off-piste skiing and snowboarding as long as it is within a short distance from designated areas of ski resort boundaries on groomed terrain that are open and patrolled by the ski resort.​

    You must select the Winter Sports Pack add-on when booking your policy to be covered for any winter sports activities. 

  • won't the RHCA cover me if i require medical assistance in Canada? 
  • Unfortunately, there is no reciprocal health care agreement (RHCA) between New Zealand and Canada. This means that New Zealand citizens in Canada are 100% responsible for their own travel costs.  

 

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Travel Insurance Statistics

...they're interesting, really!

Nearly a quarter of travellers experienced an insurable event on their last trip overseas.*

Expensive Medical Bill

70% of travellers don’t realise travel insurance won’t cover you if you’re  intoxicated at the time of an event.**

35% of travellers think the government would pay to get them home in a medical emergency. Not true – you would be responsible for these costs. 

*in 2016/2017
**Research conducted in 2016

We've Already Helped 1.5 Million Customers

1Cover is rated 4.3 out of 5, Independently Rated On Feefo 
  • "Recommend to friends & family"

    “1Cover have always dealt with my claims in a professional manner. We have no hesitation in recommending 1Cover.”

    Steven Adams, June 24

  • "Outstanding service"

    “We will always use 1Cover now - outstanding service, great experience (apart from the torn ACL). Huge thanks service was outstanding!”

    Matthew Noblet, June 24

  • "Process was so easy"

    In our 72 years, we have never had a travel claim. Thank you for making a horrendous time truly easy!

    Kenneth & Angela Murray, May 24

Do you need to Know about...

Cover for Activities

You wouldn’t be going to North America if you weren’t going to be doing some activities. Find out all about the 100+ activities we cover, including winter sports galore (with a Winter Pack). 

medical Questions

All sorts of medical issues could affect your travel in Canada. Find out about pre-existing medical conditions, as well as pregnancy and emergencies

What Travel Insurance Covers

We always recommend you read the Policy Wording, but this page will give you an overview of what travel insurance will cover in Canada. 

 

One Last Thing: Emergency Contacts & How To Claim

We hope nothing goes wrong on your trip to Canada. But if it does, the resources in this section can help you.


Canada is a beautiful country with a wide variety of national parks to explore and discover local wildlife. Parks Canada is a great guide to finding where to plan day trips and overnight camping adventures. 

 

Be informed. Be prepared. Check out what the top attractions are and even where to find the best coffee with Keep Exploring Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 


If you need emergency assistance in Canada, please call our 24/7 emergency medical assistance line on (+) 64 9884 0229 or email [email protected]

For non-emergency assistance, you can message our Sydney-based support centre seven days a week.


If something happens to you and it's not an emergency, you can start the claims process whenever it's convenient to you. Visit our online claims platform, and if you have all the necessary documentation, your claim will be processed in 10 business days. 

 

Still Need Some Help? 

If you have any other questions or queries, please send us a message via our Contact Us page. 
If you are experiencing an emergency, please use the details on our Emergency Assistance page