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US Embassy & Consulates in Canada

  • 1 embassy
  • 6 consulates general
  • 1 consulate

In Canada, the United States has an embassy in Ottawa, 6 consulates general in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax and Québec and a consulate in Winnipeg. The United States admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.

Map: the United States’ 8 missions in Canada

Map: the United States’ 8 missions in Canada

US Embassy in Ottawa

Embassy of the United States in Ottawa

Embassy · Ottawa

Today 08:30–17:00
Address
Sussex Drive 490, K1N 1G8 Ottawa
Head of mission
Peter Hoekstra

At Sussex Drive 490, K1N 1G8 Ottawa, the US embassy represents the United States towards Canada. The head of mission on record is Peter Hoekstra. Its website is linked on its page.

US consulates in Canada

The United States also has 6 consulates general in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax and Québec and a consulate in Winnipeg; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

United States visa for Canadian citizens

CanadaUnited States Visa-free, 180 days United States visa for citizens of Canada

United StatesCanada Visa-free, 180 days Canada visa for citizens of the United States

The United States admits Canadian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 180 days.

Canada’s missions in the United States

Missions of Canada in the United States (13)

In return, Canada has 13 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.

Good to know

The United States in Canada

Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 8 of them are in Canada.

Travel to Canada for US citizens

US citizens can visit Canada without a visa for up to 180 days. In Canada, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.

When US missions in Canada are closed

US missions in Canada close on Canada’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the US embassy in Canada?

The US embassy is in Ottawa, at Sussex Drive 490, K1N 1G8 Ottawa.

Does the United States have consulates in Canada?

Yes, the United States has 6 consulates general in Calgary, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax and Québec and a consulate in Winnipeg.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for the United States?

No visa is needed by Canadian citizens for the United States, for stays of up to 180 days.

Do US citizens need a visa for Canada?

No visa is needed by US citizens for Canada, for stays of up to 180 days.

Does Canada have an embassy in the United States?

Yes, Canada has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 12 other missions in the United States.