Canadian High Commission in Canberra
High Commission 
Canada Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra ACT, Australia 2600
- Phone
- +61 2 6270 4000
- Website
- international.gc.ca
- Fax
- (61) 2 6270 4060
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Foreign ministry of Canada: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 7 September 2026
Canada’s high commission to Australia is in Canberra, the capital of Australia, at Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra ACT, Australia 2600. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30 with a midday break. Within 1 km there are 20 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Canadian high commission in Canberra
| Monday | 08:30–12:3013:00–16:30 break 12:30–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–12:3013:00–16:30 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–12:3013:00–16:30 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–12:3013:00–16:30 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–12:3013:00–16:30 break 12:30–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Canada
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
The Canadian high commission in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30 with a midday break.
Canada visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaCanada Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Canada visa for citizens of Australia
CanadaAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Canada
Australian citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the Canadian high commission in Canberra.
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of Papua New Guinea in CanberraForster Crescent 39-41, Canberra
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High Commission of New Zealand in CanberraCommonwealth Avenue 140, 2600 Canberra
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Embassy of China in CanberraCoronation Drive 15, 2600 Canberra
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in CanberraCommonwealth Avenue 130, 2600 Canberra
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High Commission of South Africa in CanberraState Circle, Canberra
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High Commission of Pakistan in CanberraPerth Avenue 4, Canberra
Canada’s other missions in Australia
- Consulate General of Canada in Sydney
Harrington Street 111, 2000 Sydney
Besides the Canadian high commission in Canberra, Canada has 1 other mission in Australia. Consulates: Sydney. Australia in turn has 3 missions in Canada, its embassy being in Ottawa.
Good to know
About the Canadian high commission in Canberra
It appears in official lists as High Commission of Canada in Canberra. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for Canada.
Address and contact
Address: Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra ACT, Australia 2600. The record for the Canadian high commission in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Canadian citizens travelling to Australia
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Australia, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
When the Canadian high commission in Canberra is closed
Expect the Canadian high commission in Canberra to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Canada.
Before visiting the Canadian high commission in Canberra
Current procedures for the Canadian high commission in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Canadian high commission in Canberra
The Canadian high commission in Canberra has 20 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Canadian High Commission in Canberra?
The Canadian high commission in Canberra is at Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra ACT, Australia 2600.
What are the opening hours of the Canadian High Commission in Canberra?
The Canadian high commission in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:30 with a midday break.
Is the Canadian High Commission in Canberra open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Canadian high commission in Canberra do not include Saturday.
When is the Canadian High Commission in Canberra closed?
The Canadian high commission in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Canada.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Australian citizens do not need a visa for Canada, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
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